# Æterna

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: #4264
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.08 / 5
- **Designers**: Martin Wallace
- **Artists**: Andreas Rocha, Emiliano Mammucari
- **Publishers**: Ergo Ludo Editions, Ares Games, Grail Games, Hobby Japan, Maldito Games, MS Edizioni, Schwerkraft-Verlag, YOKA Games, Zvezda
- **Categories**: Ancient, Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love mid-to-heavy historical strategy games with influence battles. The highlight is the progression through the Roman eras.Immersive and fluid historical progressionWell-balanced influence struggleLow language dependency on cardsChallenging resource managementLearning curve for beginnersPlaytime can vary significantlyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to don your toga and dive into Roman politics in Æterna! Here, you aren't just a citizen, but the leader of a Gens — a powerful family fighting for prestige and historical immortality. The game takes you on an epic journey divided into three fundamental eras: the Kingdom, the Republic, and finally, the glorious Roman Empire. Your goal is simple on paper but complex in practice: make your family the most influential in Rome.

To reach the top, you'll need political instinct and strategy. You will allocate your workers to conquer distant provinces, fight for control of the famous seven hills of Rome, and invest in the construction of monuments and buildings that will leave your mark on the city. But be careful: governing isn't just about giving orders. If you are negligent with the people under your control on the hills, popular dissatisfaction can lead to unrest, and nothing stains a Gens' reputation more than social turmoil.

The heart of the game beats to the rhythm of management. You'll need to balance your hand of cards, manage scarce resources, and know the exact moment to expand your influence to secure majorities in the right areas. It's a constant tug-of-war where every decision impacts your social standing. If you can orchestrate worker placement and card management better than your rivals, your family will be remembered in history books as the elite of Rome. Do you have the cunning required to dominate the Eternal City, or will you be just another forgotten name among the ruins?

## FAQ
### Is the game too complex?
It has a BGG weight of 3.08, so it's considered an 'Expert' game. It's not impossible, but it requires attention to rules and strategic planning.

### How long does a game last?
Expect something between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on the group's experience and the number of players.

### Do I need to read a lot of text during the game?
Nope! The game has low language dependency, with short, easy-to-memorize text, which keeps the game moving.

### How many people can play?
The game supports 2 to 4 players, working well both in duels and full tables.

### What is the main mechanic of the game?
It's a mix of Worker Placement, Hand Management, and Area Majority/Influence.

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