Nova Aetas Renaissance: Minotaur

Hobby World, Ludus Magnus Studio · Board game · 2023
— Ludopedia 8.6 BGG 1–6 Solo 45–90 min
Buy · from US$ 56.06
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8.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you're a fan of Nova Aetas Renaissance and are looking for more content to expand your adventures and challenges, the Minotaur expansion is a direct hit. It delivers an intense hunt mission and a breathtaking miniature that will be the centerpiece of your table. It's for those who enjoy a good story, cooperative combat, and the thrill of facing a mythical creature with their friends.

Highlights
  • Spectacular Minotaur miniature
  • Intense hunt mission
  • New tactical cards
  • More mythological immersion
  • Exciting cooperative challenges
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Focus on combat and adventure
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for an epic hunt in Nova Aetas Renaissance: Minotaur! This expansion introduces an intense hunt mission where you and your teammates must track down and confront the legendary Minotaur. It's a cooperative experience that dives deep into mythology and tactical combat, perfect for those who already enjoy the base game and are looking for an extra challenge. The undisputed star here is, without a doubt, the spectacular 75mm Minotaur miniature, which will add a special touch to your table. Beyond the imposing figure, the expansion adds a bunch of new cards to supercharge your gaming sessions. There's the Prey Card, which defines your hunt's target, and the Mission Card, detailing the objectives and conditions of your adventure. For combat, you'll get 16 Prey Action Cards, dictating the Minotaur's movements and attacks, making each encounter unpredictable and thrilling. And for the heroes, 3 Equipment Cards and 3 Reagent Cards arrive, giving you new tactical options and resources to face the beast. An Enemy Card and a Draft Card complete the package, along with 2 Adventure Cards that promise to further expand the narrative and exploration possibilities. If you love a good story, strategic dice-rolling combat, and the thrill of hunting a mythical creature, this expansion is a perfect treat to dive deeper into the Nova Aetas Renaissance universe.

Expansion for

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Best player count

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1–6 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter History: Italian City-States Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Setting: Nova Aetas Chronicles
Publisher Hobby World, Ludus Magnus Studio
Designer Andrea Colletti, Luca Bernardini

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What exactly does this expansion add to the base game?
It introduces a hunt campaign focused on the Minotaur, featuring a 75mm miniature of the creature, plus various new cards (Prey, Mission, Prey Action, Equipment, Reagent, Enemy, Draft, and Adventure) that expand tactical and narrative options.
Do I need the Nova Aetas Renaissance base game to play this expansion?
Yes, this is an expansion and cannot be played on its own. You need the Nova Aetas Renaissance base game to enjoy the Minotaur content.
What is the player count supported by this expansion?
Like the base game, the Minotaur expansion is designed for 1 to 6 players, maintaining the cooperative experience and the possibility of solo play.
Does the Minotaur appear in other campaigns or is it exclusive to this expansion?
The Minotaur is the main focus and one of the biggest challenges of this specific mini-campaign, acting as the 'boss' of this hunt mission. While elements might be integrated, the primary experience with him is here.
Does this expansion add new playable characters?
No, the primary focus of Nova Aetas Renaissance: Minotaur is on new challenges, enemies, and items for the existing characters from the base game, not on new playable heroes.
Does the Minotaur miniature come pre-painted?
Generally, board game miniatures come unpainted. The 75mm Minotaur miniature is a high-quality item meant to be assembled and painted by you, if desired, adding a personal touch.