Ancient · City Building

INCEPTUM: Dawn of Civilizations

2–4 players120 minages 12

About the game

What is INCEPTUM: Dawn of Civilizations

At the dawn of a new era, humanity stands at a threshold. Across vast landscapes, small settlements begin to emerge, driven by a thirst for knowledge, a desire to flourish, and the ambition to leave an enduring legacy. Ahead lies an Inceptum - a great undertaking through which vision and resolve will shape the course of history.

INCEPTUM: Dawn of Civilizations is a medium heavy, non combat, engine building civilization strategy game for 2 to 4 players where asymmetry, timing, and long term planning create meaningful trade offs and lasting consequences.

Each player leads a civilization from the Ancient Age into the Medieval Age, striving to reach the Dawn of Modern Civilization. Along the way, players progress through branching research paths on the Technology Board, build and upgrade buildings on a personal City Board, expand their city by gaining more Population Tokens, trade for key resources, and construct exclusive Wonders that only one civilization can ever claim.

To advance into the Medieval Age, a civilization adopts a form of government by researching Republic or Monarchy. Reaching either option requires committing to different research routes, so the path taken shapes capabilities before the choice is even made. When a government is chosen, the player also selects a government benefit, and each benefit is exclusive. Once claimed, it is no longer available to other players, even if they choose the same form of government.

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