{"product_id":"aeterna-en","title":"Aeterna (EN)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRise Through the Ages of Rome\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew civilizations have captured the imagination quite like Rome, and fewer still have given players the chance to shape its destiny from the inside. In Aeterna, the real contest isn't fought on distant battlefields — it's waged in the Senate chambers, across the seven hills, and through the monuments that will outlast every emperor. The tension builds slowly and deliberately, and by the time the Roman Empire era arrives, every card played and every province backed feels like it carries the weight of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding a Legacy Across Three Eras\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished by Ares Games, Aeterna puts players in control of a Roman Gens — a noble family dynasty — across three distinct historical eras: the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. Each era shifts the political landscape and opens new avenues for accumulating prestige. Players compete for influence by backing military conquests, claiming dominance over Rome's famous seven hills, and contributing to the construction of the city's most iconic monuments and buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe catch is that power comes with responsibility. The people living in the hills under your control have morale of their own, and letting unrest fester will cost you more than it gains. Balancing expansion against the needs of your population is what separates a celebrated family name from one that history forgets. Manage your majorities, play your cards at the right moments, and allocate resources more wisely than your rivals — and your Gens will claim its place among Rome's greatest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Bring This to the Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAeterna suits players who enjoy games with meaningful decisions and a strong historical atmosphere. It plays best with three or four players who appreciate a medium-weight strategy experience — enough mechanical depth to reward careful planning, but grounded in a theme that does a lot of the work in making those decisions feel consequential. It's a strong choice for a dedicated game night with players who have moved past introductory titles and are ready for something with a bit more ambition. At 90 to 120 minutes, it fills an evening session without overstaying its welcome, and the 14+ age recommendation reflects the strategic thinking it rewards rather than any barrier to entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAeterna arrives with components that reflect the grandeur of its subject. The artwork draws on the iconography and aesthetic of classical Rome, giving the table a strong visual identity throughout play. The card and resource systems are central to the experience — managing them efficiently across three evolving eras is where the game's strategic personality really comes through. The three-era structure also gives the game a natural narrative arc that keeps things feeling dynamic from the first turn to the final scoring, making each session feel like a complete story rather than a string of disconnected turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAres Games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Player Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlay Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–120 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Ares Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44687516270680,"sku":"AREU007","price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/edfb1060424947dda104dca031ffaec7_0.webp?v=1788204798","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/aeterna-en","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}