Overview:

Name: Aeon’s End

BGG Weight: 2.79 / 5

Year Published: 2016

Publisher: Indie Boards and Cards

Designer: Kevin Riley

Number of Players: 1-4

Playing Time: 60 minutes

Game Category/Theme: Fantasy, Cooperative, Deck Building

Board Game Mechanics: Chit-Pull System, Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Delayed Purchase, Hand Management

 

Ratings:

Strategy: 8.7

Complexity: 7.2

Player Interaction: 7.8

Replayability: 9.2

Game Rating: 8.5

Cost: 5.5

Calculations:

Weight Rating: (7.2 + 8.7) = 15.9

Playability Rating: [(9.2 + 7.8 + 8.5) – 7.2] = 18.3

Play Rating Score: (15.9 + 18.3) x 2 = 68.4

Value Rating: 68.4 / 5.5 = 12.44

 

Final Score Rating: 68.4 + 12.44 = 80.84

 

Review:

Aeon’s End is a cooperative deck-building game set in a fantasy world where players take on the roles of mages fighting against an array of dangerous creatures known as Nemesis. The game offers a solo mode and can be played with up to four players. Players take turns buying cards from a shared market and using their decks to attack the Nemesis and defend against its attacks. The game is won by defeating the Nemesis before all players are eliminated.

The game’s mechanics are well-balanced, and the unique turn order system adds an additional layer of strategy. The variable player powers make each game unique, as players are given different abilities to aid them in the fight. The game can be challenging, but the difficulty can be adjusted by choosing different Nemesis and mages.

One of the highlights of Aeon’s End is its replayability. The market of available cards changes with each game, and the Nemesis has different abilities and weaknesses to exploit, making each game a fresh experience. The player interaction is also notable, as players must work together to coordinate their attacks and manage their resources effectively.

However, the game’s complexity can be a drawback for some players, especially those new to deck-building games. The game also has a high cost compared to other deck-building games on the market.

Overall, Aeon’s End is an excellent cooperative deck-building game that offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience. Players who enjoy games such as Gloomhaven, Pandemic, or Dominion are likely to enjoy Aeon’s End.

 

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