CloudAge
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 100 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.8 / 5
- Year
- 2020
About the game
CloudAge takes players to a scorched, dystopian future where airship crews search a ruined world for resources and a better life. Designed by Alexander Pfister and Arno Steinwender, it blends deck-building, bag-building, and an innovative card-sleeving mechanic that lets players predict what resources lie hidden in cloud-covered terrain. A branching campaign introduces new rules and story chapters as you progress, while standalone scenarios offer shorter play options. Supporting 1 to 4 players in about 100 minutes, it delivers a rich mix of engine-building and exploration. Players develop airship upgrades and recruit crew as they push deeper into the wasteland.
Hobbli's Notes
CloudAge is an ambitious design from Alexander Pfister, layering deck-building and resource prediction into something that feels fresh even for seasoned euro-gamers. The campaign structure does a nice job of easing new players in gradually while building toward a satisfying narrative arc. It asks for a real time investment to see its systems shine, but the payoff is a genuinely inventive game. Fans of Pfister's other titles should feel right at home here.
What we like
- Innovative card-sleeving mechanism for predicting hidden terrain resources.
- Engaging campaign narrative with evolving chapters.
- Solid solo mode makes it flexible for single-player games.
- Blends deck-building with resource management in a fresh way.
Keep in mind
- Moderate-to-heavy complexity requires a real learning investment.
- Dystopian theme may not appeal to every group.
- Campaign structure consumes some components as you progress.
Who it's for
Best for strategy gamers (ages 10+) who enjoy campaign-driven deck-building games with resource management and exploration.
