
- BGG rank
- BGG #2
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Ark Nova
- 1–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2021
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Rules assistance for Origins: First Builders – The Voice
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Origins: First Builders – The Voice is an expansion for Origins: First Builders released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up and Open Drafting.
The Voice is a small-module expansion for Origins: First Builders. During setup, a random Voice card is chosen to be used in the game. This Voice card gives special powers to the weaker (and therefore often less desirable) Speaker dice. When taking a Speaker die of value 2 or 3, you may immediately receive the associated benefit depicted on the Voice card before placing the Speaker die in your player area. This gives the players a few additional things to consider when competing for Speaker dice.
Origins: First Builders – The Voice supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Origins: First Builders – The Voice is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Origins: First Builders – The Voice for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Origins: First Builders – The Voice belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Origins: First Builders – The Voice as an expansion for Origins: First Builders. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Origins: First Builders to use it. Check that your edition of Origins: First Builders is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.