Stone Age*

Stone Age catapults players into the challenging era of our ancestors, a time when survival hinged on the relentless pursuit of progress. In roles as hunters, collectors, farmers, and toolmakers, players will experience the hardships and triumphs of this prehistoric age. Here's an overview of the game:

Gameplay Overview

  • Primitive Life: Step into the shoes of your ancestors as you navigate the harsh realities of the "Stone Age." With determination, they toiled in the fields with wooden plows, wrestled with the stony earth, and relentlessly sought better tools and more efficient crops.

  • Survival and Advancement: In Stone Age, players immerse themselves in this ancient world, taking on the roles of resource gatherers and villagers. Your objectives: collecting wood, breaking stones, and panning for gold in the river. Engage in free trade, expand your village, and elevate your civilization to new heights. Success requires a delicate balance of luck and strategic planning as you compete for vital food resources.

  • Tribe Management: Each player commands up to ten tribe members across three crucial phases. In the initial phase, strategically position your tribe members in regions of the board that promise the greatest benefits. Choices include the hunt, trading center, and quarry.

  • Activation and Sequence: In the second phase, the starting player activates their staffed areas in the sequence of their choosing, followed by the other players. Carefully consider the order of activation, as it can significantly impact your progress.

  • Resource Management: The third phase presents a critical challenge: ensuring your population has sufficient food to survive. Failure to do so may result in the loss of valuable resources or points. Resource management is paramount to your tribe's success.

Conclusion

Stone Age delivers an immersive journey into the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors. Through thoughtful planning, strategic placement of tribe members, and efficient resource management, players can guide their tribe to prosperity in this unforgiving era. Experience the test of survival and progress in the Stone Age as you compete for resources and strive to elevate your civilization.

Nominated for 22 awards and won 3.

⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2008

  • 2 - 4 Players
  • 60 - 90 Minutes
  • 10+ years old
  • Easy to learn

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Stone Age

  • YouTube Review for the game "Stone Age" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English

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