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Nations

Guide your nation through four ages of war, culture, and ambition

👥 1–5 players⏱ approx. 200 min🪄 Takes some learning14+
🧩 Solo mode★ 7.2 · BGG #269

Who it's for

Civilization fans who want a deep experience without Through the Ages' time commitment. Scales well from solo to 4 players.

Not for you if…

Not for players who prefer spatial games or want direct military confrontation.

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Vibe's take

Grand, strategic, escalating, absorbing

About this game

Civilization-building card game spanning four ages of human history. Manage military, stability, culture, and economy while deploying advisors, building wonders, and weathering events. A streamlined alternative to Through the Ages.

Civilization gameFour agesSolo modeScalable length

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from €22

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Mechanics

IncomeTurn Order: Stat-BasedTagsVariable Set-upContractsEventsOpen DraftingWorker PlacementEnd Game BonusesVariable Player PowersHidden Victory Points

Categories

Card GameEconomicCivilization
By the numbers

Players

Best at 3–4 playersWorks with 1–5

Duration

40–200 min

Ages 14+

Complexity

3.5 / 5 — Heavy

BGG Rating

7.2/10

Rank #269

13k ratings

Published

2013

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Nina Håkansson, Robert Rosén, Rustan Håkansson, Einar Rosén

Published by

Asterion Press, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Ystari Games, Lautapelit.fi, asmodee

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