Noria [Board Game]

Noria – A Game of Innovation and Empire Building

Overview

Take to the skies and shape the future of a world reborn in Noria, the award-winning debut game from designer Sophia Wagner. In this breathtaking Euro-style board game, players step into the roles of visionary entrepreneurs navigating a world of floating islands, advanced technologies, and untold resources. At the heart of Noria lies a groundbreaking mechanism—wheel building—that challenges players to plan ahead, adapt, and outmaneuver rivals in pursuit of dominance.

Perfect for fans of deep strategy, resource management, and innovative mechanics, Noria offers an immersive experience where every decision has far-reaching consequences.

Gameplay Highlights

• Wheel Building System – Unlike traditional deck- or engine-building games, Noria introduces a dynamic “action wheel.” Players customize layered discs with action tokens, rotating them each round to create shifting opportunities. Planning multiple turns ahead is critical, as timing and synergy determine success.

• Develop, Trade, Expand – Grow your influence by developing technologies, exploring new floating islands, and producing valuable goods. Strategic upgrades and efficient trade routes are the keys to fueling your empire’s progress.

• Politics & Manipulation – Invest resources to sway politicians and secure your projects’ place in history. Political influence determines the scoring multipliers for end-game victory, adding a unique layer of competition and player interaction.

• Multiple Paths to Victory – Will you push technological breakthroughs, dominate the markets, or leverage political clout? Each playthrough invites experimentation and rewards clever adaptation.

What’s in the Box

• 1 Main Board with floating island artwork

• 4 Individual Player Boards

• 4 Multi-layered Action Wheels with customizable discs

• Dozens of beautifully illustrated resource and technology tiles

• Politician influence markers

• Wooden cubes, discs, and ships for player actions

• Rulebook

Details

Designer: Sophia Wagner
Player Count: 2–4 players
Play Time: 70–120 minutes
Recommended Age: 12+