# Agemonia ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2024 - **BGG Rating**: 8.8 - **BGG Rank**: #1227 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 60-120 min - **Weight**: 3.31 / 5 - **Designers**: Max Wikström - **Artists**: Chad Hoverter, Damien Mammoliti, Jere Kasanen, Petri Hiltunen, Tomasz Jedruszek - **Publishers**: Lautapelit.fi, Delight - **Categories**: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Role Playing, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Storytelling ## Verdict If you love tabletop RPGs and want a cooperative adventure packed with story and tough choices, Agemonia is for you! Get ready to get invested in the world and the decisions that shape the heroes' destiny.Engaging and immersive storyImpactful moral choicesChallenging cooperative gameplayExploration and discoveryRequires extensive reading in EnglishRule complexityTense resource managementHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready to dive into Agemonia, a fantasy world that's on fire (literally and figuratively!). This is a cooperative game where you and your friends (or just you, if you enjoy a solo adventure) will explore an epic storyline, full of moral choices that will make you think. The land is in turmoil, with tremors, tides, and storms indicating something bigger and darker is approaching. What does this have to do with ancient artifacts and the darkness emerging from mysterious portals? You'll have to play to find out! As you explore the map, you'll trigger story points that reveal more about the world, find cool equipment, treasures, or even encounter new enemies. To overcome challenges, you'll use your Might, Agility, or Will abilities, which rely on dice rolls and Stamina. But beware: Stamina is also used to heal wounds, so managing your resources is crucial. Each turn, you choose an action (attack, heal) and a maneuver (move, meditate), and the order you do them can affect the next round. Coordination with the group is key to not becoming monster chow! In combat, each hero has unique attacks that can be melee, ranged, or magic, depending on their equipment. Enemies attack with a fixed value, testing one of your abilities. If you fail, you take damage, which flips your Stamina chips, reducing your ability to act and heal. Taking too much damage can result in permanent injuries. Some threats can also inflict negative statuses, like Bleeding or Entangled, making your journey even more complicated. Agemonia promises an immersive adventure with a strong story, but be prepared, as the game requires a lot of reading and is entirely in English. ## How to Play Game Objective In Agemonia, players take on the role of heroes in a fantasy world, facing challenges, exploring locations, and completing scenarios to progress through the campaign. The objective is to advance the story, gain experience, improve skills, and achieve success in the proposed scenarios. Victory is determined by the successful completion of scenarios and progress in the campaign. Preparation (Setup) To set up the game, follow the steps below: Place the map in the center of the play area, with the Runedale side facing up. Each player should take their hero board, miniature, and place it in the Disturbed Sleep location on the map. Take the vitality disc corresponding to the hero's current level and place it in the upper right corner of the board, with the blue side (stamina) facing up. Place the stamina chips on the vitality disc, according to the number indicated. Take a reference card for the City and Journey steps. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Game Flow The game is divided into three main steps, which repeat throughout the campaign: City Step: Heroes visit locations, use services, and resolve city events. Journey Step: Heroes choose a scenario and follow the journey steps described on the scenario card. Scenario Step: Heroes play the chosen scenario, facing enemies and completing objectives. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play During the game, heroes can perform various actions, such as: Visit locations: Explore different areas of the city to use services or find new scenarios. Buy items: Acquire items available in the Stock by spending Stars. Resolve events: Reveal city or world event cards and follow the instructions. Perform skill checks: Use active or reactive skills to overcome challenges. Refer to the manual for details on this section. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when the heroes successfully complete a scenario or fail irreversibly. Scoring is determined by campaign progress, experience gained, and reputation with factions. Each scenario may have different victory or defeat conditions, which must be followed as described on the scenario card. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Here are some tips to improve your chances of success: Manage stamina: Carefully monitor the heroes' stamina, as it is crucial for performing actions and surviving challenges. Strategic scenario choice: Choose scenarios that align with your group's skills and resources to maximize chances of success. Item usage: Use items strategically, especially those that can restore stamina or provide bonuses on skill checks. Refer to the manual for details on this section. ## FAQ ### Is Agemonia a solo or group game? Agemonia is fully cooperative and can be played by 1 to 4 players. You all work together against the game! ### How long does a game of Agemonia take? A game session can vary quite a bit, typically ranging from 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the scenario and how quickly your group plays. ### Is the game difficult? What's the complexity level? The average weight on BGG is 3.31, indicating an intermediate to advanced complexity level. It offers strategic and tactical challenges. ### Do I need to know English to play Agemonia? Yes, unfortunately. The game has a very high language dependency and no official Portuguese version. You'll need to read a lot of text on the board and cards. ### What are the main components of the game? Agemonia features a book that serves as the board, hero and enemy miniatures, dice, Stamina/wound tokens, and many markers to track progress and events. ### Is it a campaign game? Can I keep playing after finishing a scenario? Absolutely! Agemonia is a campaign game, designed to be played over multiple sessions, with a story that unfolds over time and character progression. ### Who would you recommend Agemonia for? We recommend it for players who love cooperative games with a strong focus on narrative, exploration, and who don't mind a bit of complexity and the need to read in English. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 152.40 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6778547&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 166.39 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6075365&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 174.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6185693&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 177.42 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5429614&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 180.97 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=7021623&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 180.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5433040&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 183.56 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5451766&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 186.39 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6718733&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 187.60 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6575567&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 187.72 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6475399&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/37506/agemonia?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com