# An Age Contrived

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #5475
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Chris Matthew
- **Artists**: Serena Malyon
- **Publishers**: Bellows Intent, Ediciones MasQueOca, Galakta, Pixie Games, Rawstone, Skellig Games, Tesla Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Fantasy, Mythology, Travel
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, End Game Bonuses, Point to Point Movement, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
For eurogame lovers who want a dash of divine chaos. The highlight? Strategic planning that makes you feel like a god of logic.Fresh eurogame+fantasy blendEver-changing board setupSmart asymmetric powersSatisfying tactical momentsNot newbie-friendlyLong playtime (90+ mins)Minimal direct conflictFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In An Age Contrived, you're a god angling for the throne in the Eldranic pantheon. Your power? Directly tied to mortal belief – and let's just say these mortals are less stable than cryptocurrency. Your mission: drag these schmucks from the dark ages into civilization by building monuments and racking up believers as victory points. Each player wields a transmutation device (read: divine engine) to channel energy, the game's core currency. Spend it to dominate regions, unlock unique powers, and program actions in advance – but stay flexible, because the board reshuffles every game. This brainy eurogame blends fantasy flavor with deep strategy, where luck only factors into initial setup. Victory goes to whoever best balances engine-building, area control, and those endgame bonuses everyone forgets until the final round.

## FAQ
### Does it work well at 2 players?
Yes, but feels more like multiplayer solitaire. Best with 3-4 gods vying for territory.

### Lots of rules to memorize?
The 3.5 weight means ~20min teach. Board references help a ton.

### Luck-based or pure strategy?
Zero dice. Only randomness is initial tile setup – after that, all choices.

### Is the god theme just pasted on?
Nope! The 'faith as resource' mechanic fits perfectly. Surprisingly immersive.

### Worth it for non-eurogamers?
Only if you love fantasy enough to endure divine spreadsheets. Euro at its core.

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