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Age of Reason

Age of Reason Board Game Themes

The Age of Reason, also known as the Enlightenment, was a period in European history spanning the 17th to 19th centuries. It was characterized by intellectual fervor, with emphasis on reason, science, and the questioning of traditional authority. The era produced significant advancements in philosophy, science, and politics.

Historical Context

The Enlightenment was a time when thinkers promoted knowledge, freedom, and democracy, challenging the status quo of absolute monarchies and the Church. Figures like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Newton made important contributions to society's view on governance, ethics, and the natural world.

Implementation in Board Games

Board games themed around the Age of Reason often incorporate:

Strategic Depth: Emphasizing the intellectual challenges of the era, these games may have complex strategies and multiple paths to victory, encouraging players to think critically and plan ahead.
Historical Figures: Many games feature prominent individuals from the Enlightenment as characters or play aiding roles, drawing players into the historical setting.
Educational Value: These themes provide a foundation for understanding historical events, scientific advancements, and philosophical debates during the Enlightenment.

Popular Mechanics

Area Control: Representing the territorial conflicts and empire-building typical of the time.
Card Drafting & Hand Management: Symbolizing the spread of ideas and influence.
Resource Management: Reflecting the economic interests and trade developments in the era.

Games set in the Age of Reason offer players a blend of historical authenticity and engaging gameplay. Through these themes and mechanics, players gain a deeper appreciation of the profound transformations that shaped our modern world.

Jeux publiés par Arclight Games à thématique Age of Reason

Forge your empire - History of the World is a game of epic conquest set amid the rise and fall of mighty empires. Each game spans the dawn of civilization to the twentieth century as you take command of historical civilizations and spread your influence...

In this classic, players each take the role of a major colonial power. Struggle of Empires recreates the various wars fought between and among the European powers as they attempted to become the dominant force in Europe and the rest of the world during...

Brass: Birmingham tells the story of competing entrepreneurs in Birmingham and the surrounding area during England's Industrial Revolution, between the years of 1770-1870.In this follow up to the original masterpiece, Brass: Lancashire, you will expand...

Solo / Solitaire Game à thématique Age of Reason

Newton (1st Edition)

Horizons of Spirit Island

Europa Universalis - The Price of Power (Standard Edition)

Liberty or Death: The American Insurrection (3rd Printing)

Europa Universalis: The Price of Power (KS Deluxe Edition)

Legacy - Testament of Duke de Crecy, Five Families Expansion

Legacy - Testament of Duke de Crecy (3rd Edition)

Pax Emancipation

Jeux utilisants Area Majority / Influence à thématique Age of Reason

A Brief History Of The World is just that: a sweeping ride through the history of mankind in the space of just a few hours. The game features fifty of the mightiest Empires ever known, from the dawn of Civilization through to the Twentieth Century -...

1776: Enlightenment era thinking has taken hold across Europe, setting the stage for the modern era, yet in Bavaria the Holy Roman Empire (H.R.E.) reigns supreme, suppressing the dissemination of revolutionary thoughts and ideas. Those wishing to undermine...

In some of the best versions of reality, the Egyptians discover America, the industrial revolution happens early, and eventually robots take over. In others, the Renaissance produces a plutocracy, which leads to a utopia. Or perhaps to anarchy; it's...

The year is 1754 and France and Britain have thriving colonies in North America. New England has begun to expand west, from their settlements along the eastern seaboard, into the Ohio River Valley. In response, France has built a chain of forts to protect...

Strategy Game à thématique Age of Reason

The 18th century was the age of music. Numerous gifted musicians composed heavenly music performed in royal courts and theatres all over Europe, which was passed through the ages. But these timeless masterpieces could not be created without the help...

The Revolution is coming – it is just a matter of time.It is Paris, a few weeks before this monumental event, and the different revolutionary factions are preparing themselves for the inevitable. They will need to assert their influence all over the...

From the slums, where purse-snatchers and courtesans work their respective trades, to the inner salons of the Louvre, where confessors, royal astrologers, musketeers, and court favorites mingle and scheme in hushed conversations, the position of King...

Newton is a deep strategic game. You will place your action cards on your desk to perform actions, but these actions will increase their value during the game depending on how you decide to specialize your abilities. Travel through Europe visiting cities...

Jeux à thématique Age of Kings et Age of Reason

Jeux utilisants Hexagon Grid à thématique Age of Reason

Bayonet & Musket Battles: Vol 1 - Banish All Their Fears

Banish All Their Fears covers two crucial battles of the late 1600s and early 1700s in Europe when warfare entered a new era of larger armies and the primacy of firepower. The game system highlights the peculiarities of warfare in that period and the...

War of the Spanish Succession

Jeux à thématique Political et Age of Reason

Journey back to the 16th to 18th centuries when nobles and royal families struggled to gain power, influence and prestige throughout the provinces and the royal courts of Europe. Players take on the roles of influential families and royal dynasties ...

In 18th century Europe, seven old Empires vie for supremacy. Exert your influence on them to manipulate their policies to your personal favour. The destiny of the continent is in your hands. But beware: Your impact on any individual empire can slip away...

Jeux à thématique American Revolutionary War et Age of Reason

Commands & Colors Tricorne - The American Revolution is not overly complex. The game is based on the highly successful Commands & Colors game system, where the Command cards drive movement while creating a “fog of war” and the battle dice resolve combat...

Commands & Colors Tricorne - The American Revolution

This all-in-one boxed package is composed of new editions of the flagship game in the series -Saratoga, the long-out-of-print Brandywine, and Guilford/Eutaw Springs. Note, there are considerable additions and changes from the original games, as designer...

American Revolution Tri-Pack (Guilford, Saratoga, and Brandywine)

Jeux conçus par Michael Mulvihill à thématique Age of Reason

Disney Villainous: Despicable Plots

Which Villain Are You?Take on the role of a Disney Villain striving to achieve your devious objective. Discover unique abilities while dealing twists of fate to your opponents! Who will triumph in this contest of sinister powers?To win as Gaston, players...

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Hand Management

Variable Player Powers