# Age of Reason

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #12990
- **Players**: 3-7 (Best with: 7)
- **Duration**: 150 min
- **Weight**: 3.38 / 5
- **Designers**: Martin Wallace
- **Artists**: Harald Lieske
- **Publishers**: Spielworxx, Stronghold Games
- **Categories**: Age of Reason, Civilization, Political, Territory Building, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Auction / Bidding, Dice Rolling

## Verdict
If you're into strategy games with a historical twist and plenty of negotiation, Age of Reason is a solid choice! Get ready for alliances that shift like the wind and fierce power struggles.Deep and engaging strategyRich historical themeIntense alliance dynamicsHigh replayabilityComplexity can be dauntingRequires engaged groupDice luck involvedFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Set in the latter half of the 18th century, Age of Reason puts you in the shoes of a powerful regent leading one of Europe's great nations: Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Prussia, Austria, or Russia. Your mission? To expand your country's power in Europe while simultaneously establishing a colonial empire stretching across Africa, India, and the Western Hemisphere. However, no single nation can conquer the world alone. Success hinges on shifting alliances and shrewd diplomacy. Be prepared for intense negotiations, unexpected betrayals, and a dynamic map where political maneuvering and warfare are intertwined. Age of Reason demands strategic foresight, negotiation skills, and impeccable timing. With mechanics involving area majority, auctions, and dice rolling, each game unfolds as a fierce struggle for global dominance. If you enjoy deep strategy games that immerse you in pivotal historical decisions and epic conflicts, this is your arena. The publisher recommends playing with at least three players to ensure the full dynamic of alliances and rivalries.

## FAQ
### How many players are ideal for Age of Reason?
The publisher recommends playing with 3 or more players for the alliance and rivalry dynamics to work best. The game can be played with 2, but it's not the ideal experience.

### How long does a game take?
Games of Age of Reason typically take around 150 minutes, so set aside a good afternoon or evening for it!

### Is the game very complicated to learn?
Age of Reason is considered an 'expert' game, with a weight of 3.375/5 on BGG. It has significant strategic depth and requires attention to rules and interactions. It's not for casual beginners, but the effort is rewarding for those who enjoy a challenge.

### Is there a lot of text dependency?
Ludopedia mentions very little text on cards, making it easily memorizable. However, it's good to have someone who understands the rules in English or Portuguese.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to increase your nation's power and influence in Europe and establish colonial empires, all through strategy, negotiation, and, when necessary, conflict.

### Who would you recommend Age of Reason to?
We recommend it for players who appreciate complex strategy games with historical themes, significant player interaction (negotiation, alliances, betrayals), and who don't mind a longer playtime.