Aeon's End: The New Age
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.9 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Aeon's End: The New Age introduces an Expedition campaign system to the acclaimed Aeon's End cooperative deck-building series, letting you replay content with new treasures and upgrades between battles. As mages defending the last refuge of Gravehold, you'll build a personalized deck to cast devastating spells against ever-tougher nemeses. Unlike most deck-builders, discard piles don't shuffle back randomly: you control exactly when your deck cycles, adding a sharp layer of strategic timing. As a standalone expansion, it can mix freely with every other Aeon's End release.
Hobbli's Notes
Aeon's End: The New Age is a fantastic entry point into one of our favorite cooperative deck-builders: the controlled deck-cycling mechanic elevates it well above typical deck-building fare, and the campaign progression gives a real sense of growth between battles. Highly rated among fans, it's a must for cooperative deck-building enthusiasts.
What we like
- Innovative deck-cycling mechanic rewards strategic timing over luck.
- Expedition campaign system adds satisfying long-term progression.
- Fully standalone yet compatible with the entire Aeon's End line.
- Strong solo and low-downtime cooperative play.
Keep in mind
- Escalating nemesis difficulty can feel punishing for newer groups.
- Best experienced as part of an ongoing campaign, requiring a committed group.
Who it's for
Great for ages 14+ cooperative deck-building fans; plays well solo or with up to 4 players in about an hour.
