Nova Aetas Renaissance: The Mediceo

Hobby World, Ludus Magnus Studio · Board game · 2023
— Ludopedia 8.3 BGG 1–6 Solo 45–90 min
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're already a fan of Nova Aetas Renaissance and are looking for more depth and tactical options, Mediceo is an almost mandatory addition! He's not just another character, but a super versatile hero who can adapt to your team's playstyle, whether it's to deal absurd damage or to control the battlefield with clever traps. The game experience gains an extra layer of strategy and narrative, and the new equipment is a showstopper.

Highlights
  • Versatile and strategic hero
  • Ingenious new equipment
  • Adds tactical depth
  • Engaging character narrative
  • Great replayability
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Limited original availability
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to expand your adventures in the Nova Aetas Renaissance universe with the arrival of Mediceo, a brand-new playable hero ready to join your Company! This awesome character starts as a Hunter, but you can guide him to become a Bounty Hunter, specializing in damage, or a Monster Hunter, a master of field control with traps and mobility. He comes fully equipped with his own starting gear kit—armor and weapons—two Hero sheets, and one Skill sheet. But what really shines are the nine new Special Equipment items he brings, many of them ingenious inventions by none other than Leonardo da Vinci for the Medici family of Florence! We're talking about spectacular quality items, like an Automatic Grapple or a Flame-Breath Wrist, which will supercharge your team's arsenal. Mediceo's abilities reflect his expertise as a marksman and gunslinger, plus a cunning and reflexes that have saved his life on more than one occasion. As a Bounty Hunter, he becomes a damage-dealing machine, rivaling Sofia. As a Monster Hunter, the strategy shifts: he uses traps and his agility to snare enemies, block reinforcements, and unleash massive damage on larger targets. And to delve even deeper into this character's story, his six Destiny cards reveal fascinating details about his life. This expansion was sent free to Kickstarter backers who pledged within the first 48 hours but is also available as an add-on for anyone wanting to include him in their campaign. If you're a fan of the Nova Aetas universe, Mediceo is an addition that promises plenty of action and strategy!

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Game details

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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 is Nova Aetas Renaissance: The Mediceo?
It's an expansion for the Nova Aetas Renaissance board game, introducing a new playable hero named Mediceo, complete with his own abilities, equipment, and a unique storyline to explore.
Do I need the base game to play with The Mediceo?
Yes, The Mediceo is an expansion and requires the Nova Aetas Renaissance base game to be played. It adds a new character and items to your existing game.
How many players does The Mediceo support?
As an expansion, The Mediceo integrates into the base game, which supports 1 to 6 players, maintaining the cooperative or solo experience.
What is the average game duration with The Mediceo?
The addition of Mediceo doesn't drastically change the playing time of Nova Aetas Renaissance, which ranges from 45 to 90 minutes per scenario, depending on complexity and player count.
How complex is it to add The Mediceo to the game?
The complexity is low. Mediceo is a ready-to-play hero with his own sheets and equipment, making his integration into the base game quite simple and intuitive for those already familiar with the rules.
What are the main highlights of Mediceo?
Mediceo stands out for his versatility (he can be a Bounty Hunter or a Monster Hunter), his unique Da Vinci-inspired equipment, and the narrative depth his Destiny cards add to the campaign.