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"Age of Civilization Strategy Card Game: Family-Friendly, Travel-Sized Adventure for 1-4 Players" Review

Advantages

10 Replayability

The game offers excellent replayability with over 40 different civilizations, varied action cards, and multiple solo scenarios.

10 Price Point

The game is considered a great value at around $20-$25, offering a lot of features and depth for the price.

9 Compact Size

Age of Civilization comes in a remarkably small box (~6x4x2), making it highly portable and suitable for travel.

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Pros

  • Compact size (~6x4x2 box)

  • High replayability with over 40 different civilizations

  • Multiple solo modes including bonus scenarios

  • Good quality components

  • Can be played in 30-60 minutes

  • Easy to learn

  • Affordable price (~$20-$25)

  • Great as a travel game

  • Additional features included without needing expansions

  • Blank cards for custom content

  • Thematic despite quick gameplay

  • Suitable for families including kids as young as 12

Cons

  • Limited to 6 rounds, restricting planning

  • Some players find it too abstract

  • Damaged components (though replaced upon request)

Main Product Advantages

10 Replayability

The game offers excellent replayability with over 40 different civilizations, varied action cards, and multiple solo scenarios.

10 Price Point

The game is considered a great value at around $20-$25, offering a lot of features and depth for the price.

9 Compact Size

Age of Civilization comes in a remarkably small box (~6x4x2), making it highly portable and suitable for travel.

9 Playtime

Playtime is short (30-60 minutes), making it suitable for quick sessions or multiple plays in one game night.

9 Game Depth

Despite its small size, the game offers significant depth and strategic options, pleasing even heavy gamers.

9 Family Friendliness

The game is well-suited for families, with easy-to-learn rules and engaging gameplay for both children and adults.

8 Solo Mode

The game has a regular solo mode and 5 bonus solo scenarios, but some users found the solo play rules difficult to understand.

8 Ease of Learning

The rules can be learned in 15-20 minutes, although some players found them initially complicated.

8 Customization Options

The game includes a few blank cards for creating custom civilizations and actions, adding to its replayability.

7 Component Quality

The components are generally of good quality, although there were reports of damaged cards.

Age of Civilization Strategy Card Game: A Pocket-Sized Adventure

QUICKLY COLLECT RESOURCES, RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES, BUILD WONDERS, AND PREPARE FOR WAR! Age of Civilization is a streamlined pocket card game version of the well-known civilization game for 1-4 players. Unlike other card games each player can play as 3 civilizations in 30 minutes!

Unique Gaming Mechanism Allows for Amazing Replayability

The set-up for every game is greatly different, providing a high replay-ability to players. Players will have to analyse the characteristics of every era you are facing and make the best choice for your kingdom development.

Develops Your Critical Skills

During the game, players will have use the cards to reveal different challenges to overcome. Each kingdom has different strengths and weaknesses and you will need your wit and determination to develop a culture for your people, build your empire and conquer for glory!

Who is This Game For?

Age of Civilization is the perfect board game for adults, teens, and kids who are into turn-based strategy games, especially those who want a quick game in 30 minutes or less!

Trusted by Fans Worldwide

Over 10,000 backers backed us in Kickstarter. AOC ranks 895 in the Strategy Game Rank and the average rating is 7.3 on Boardgamegeek website.

Conclusion

Age of Civilization Strategy Card Game offers a captivating and strategic gaming experience in a conveniently compact format. With its unique mechanisms, excellent replayability, and educational value, it stands out as a versatile game suitable for family game nights, travel, and quick gaming sessions.

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