Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Splendor

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

⭐ 8.3# 5💰 $55👤 2-4

Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.

CivilizationEconomic
Splendor

Splendor

⭐ 7.5# 207💰 $35👤 2-4

Splendor is a fast-paced gem-collecting game where players take on the role of Renaissance merchants. Players collect gem tokens to purchase development cards, which provide permanent bonuses and prestige points. The game is easy to learn and plays quickly, making it an ideal gateway game for new board gamers.

Card GameEconomicRenaissance

Specification Comparison

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of CivilizationSplendor
BGG Rank5 ✓207
Rating8.3 ✓7.5
Year Published20152014 ✓
Price5535 ✓
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)12030 ✓
Min Age1410 ✓
Complexity (1-5)4.19 ✓1.79

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories, Splendor wins in 4 categories.

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization — Time Estimates

2-Player Game120 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game240 min
Full table experience
Learning Session210 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Splendor — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

Categories
CivilizationEconomic
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTimerTurn Order: ProgressiveVariable Phase Order

Splendor

Categories
Card GameEconomicRenaissance
Mechanics
Card DraftingEngine BuildingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet Collection

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Splendor7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Splendor?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Splendor has 7.5. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Splendor?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Splendor costs approximately $35. Splendor is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Splendor?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Splendor supports 2-4 players. Splendor supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Splendor more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Splendor has 1.79. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Splendor?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Splendor takes about 30 minutes. Splendor is the quicker game.

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