BoardGame Verdict
86

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

(2015)

Czech Games Edition

Through the Ages is a civilization building game where each player attempts to build the best civilization through careful resource management, discovering new technologies, and advancing through different historical ages. Players guide their civilization from antiquity to the modern era, managing workers, resources, military, and culture while competing for the highest score.

86

The Verdict

based on 18 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Deep strategic and tactical gameplay that offers a brain-burning challenge.
High replayability, as the flow of cards ensures no two games are alike.
Successfully creates a strong thematic feeling of a developing civilization over centuries.
The 2015 edition offers more balanced gameplay and vastly improved artwork and components compared to the original.
A highly-regarded digital implementation that streamlines the game's complex bookkeeping.
A very long playing time, often requiring several hours to complete.
The physical version can be 'fiddly' and cumbersome due to the large number of components and cubes to manage.
The abstract nature of the game, particularly its lack of a map and indirect player conflict, may not appeal to everyone.
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The Dice Tower, Tom Vasel and Jason LevineVideo

The reviewers consider 'Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization' a masterful and highly engaging civilization-building game, with the new edition improving on the original through thoughtful streamlining. They praise its depth, replayability, and immersive qualities, making it one of the best games of its kind despite its considerable play time.

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GamingTrendArticle

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization immerses you in an epic domain building experience. Long term planning allows you to see your civilization grow from its beginnings into a mighty empire.

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quill18, quill18Video

The reviewer highly praises 'Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization', calling it an exceptional and wonderful game that he absolutely adores, consistently ranking among the top board games.

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Rahdo Runs Through, RahdoVideo

The reviewer highly recommends "Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization" for its excellent replayability and satisfying civilization-building mechanics, noting it's a keeper for his collection despite a learning curve for new players.

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Purge Reviews, Purge ReviewsVideo

The reviewer highly recommends "Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization" as their favorite civilization game, praising it as one of the best on the market and a thoroughly enjoyable and deeply strategic experience for serious gamers.

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Boardgames with Niramas, Josef Sannholm (Niramas)ArticleTop List

The reviewer regards "Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization" as one of the best board games ever, acknowledging its complexity but highly recommending the digital adaptation for a smoother and more enjoyable experience due to the game's length and numerous mechanics.

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Big Boss Battle (B3), Matthew SmailArticle

Whilst I don’t rate Through the Ages quite as highly as the BGG community, I still think it is exceptional. Each time I played, I felt as if I was really building something as my civilization came together.

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GameTyrant, Devon NorrisArticle

This digital adaptation revivifies one of the most acclaimed civilization-building tabletop games, and if you’re a fan of Through the Ages—the original or the revised edition—then this is a no-brainer. And even if you haven’t played the board game before, this digital game is a wonderful card-drafting experience with so much potential.

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Meeple and the MooseArticle

And what a cerebral puzzle Through the Ages is. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone who likes to burn their brain a little bit.

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Getting GamesVideo

The reviewer highly praises the iOS adaptation as an excellent digital implementation that condenses the lengthy tabletop experience into a more manageable and accessible format, offering strong solo and multiplayer options despite occasional minor technical glitches.

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Board Game Hot Takes, Tim, Chris, and AdamVideo

The reviewer highlights 'Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization' as a truly interesting and good game for its target audience, particularly praising the digital app as an elegant and highly recommended implementation that enhances the gameplay experience.

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Meeple Like Us, Michael HeronArticle

TtA is a great game – one that I have sunk countless hours into playing. It’s not quite the flawless masterpiece its reputation would imply, but few such claims truly stand up to scrutiny.

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