Nova Aetas (2016)

About this game

Nova Aetas: Dark Renaissance Tactical Game is a battle boardgame set in an alternative Italian Renaissance, where Middle Ages stories - rediscovered through the study of classical civilizations - are considered to be real, like the fauns inhabiting the woods, as well as Cyclops, Witches and Chimeras. The players, once formed their Free Company, will face a series of intense missions against cunning enemies with a fine artificial intelligence. Nova Aetas has been designed to offer high playability and longevity, the main campaign has three different endings. Challenge the game relying only on your own strength, control up to four characters struggling against the game. Play in a party with your friends, venture into the events narrated by the main campaign or take the challenges of the missions.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 4. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 3.5/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.