Century: A New World
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.1 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Century: A New World, the third and final entry in the Century trilogy, transports players to the Americas at the dawn of the 16th century. Exploring the wilderness, trading with local inhabitants, and gathering resources, players combine the series' beloved resource-trading mechanisms with a worker-placement twist. Contracts and variable setups keep each session fresh, and the game can be mixed with Century: Spice Road or Century: Eastern Wonders for entirely new combined experiences. It's a quick, accessible engine-building game for 2-4 players.
Hobbli's Notes
A satisfying evolution of the Century formula, adding worker placement to the resource-trading engine that made the series popular. It plays quickly and the ability to combine it with other Century titles gives it excellent long-term value for a collection, even if it can feel like a variation on a familiar theme for series veterans.
What we like
- A streamlined, accessible resource-trading engine.
- Quick 45-minute playtime fits easily into any game night.
- Can be combined with other Century games for added variety.
- Simple, easy-to-teach rules make it very approachable.
Keep in mind
- May feel similar to earlier Century entries for series veterans.
- Player interaction remains fairly limited and indirect.
- Contract draws introduce a bit of luck into planning.
Who it's for
Families and mid-weight gamers who enjoy engine-building resource games; works well for 2-4 players.
