Play a god whose power depends on mortal belief in this deep engine-building euro.
Who it's for
Experienced euro gamers who enjoy deep engine-building, open-information planning, and a board that's built differently every session.
Not for you if…
You're new to heavier euros or want a shorter, lighter evening; this is a long, demanding game with real setup complexity.
Vibe's take
Dense and cerebral, with open information and no dice; every setback comes from a rival's plan outpacing yours, so the game rewards patient engine-building and the discipline to adapt when your programmed energy doesn't play out as hoped.
An Age Contrived casts players as gods in the Eldranic pantheon, whose power depends entirely on how strongly mortals believe in them. Using a personal transmutation device, you either charge and program energy openly or spend it to fire off every action you've queued, guiding a fantasy world from a dark age into civilization while out-maneuvering rival deities for belief.
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Players
Duration
90–120 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.5 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
5.8/10
Rank #5,442
687 ratings
Published
2024