Lirius Games

Age of Comics: The Golden Years

Name: Age of Comics: The Golden Years
Brand: Lirius Games
SKU: LIRAC000
Price: 59.0 USD
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ENGLISH Edition - PDF RULEBOOKS in Italian, French, Spanish, German, and Portuguese available here.

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1-4 Players
Recommended age 14+
60-110 minutes

Age of Comics: The Golden Years is a medium light worker-placement board game where you play the role of a fictional comic book publishing house during the golden age of comics (circa 1938-56).

To become the top comic book publisher, you will need to build your fan base by hiring the right artists and writers, publishing comics, and sending your sales agents across Manhattan’s newsstands to grab the best sales orders.

NOTE: This is the English version of 'Age of Comics: The Golden Years'; however, the game is designed to be language-independent, catering to a global audience. RULEBOOKS in Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and English of course, can be downloaded here. Additionally, the game includes overview cards also in French, Spanish, Italian, and German.

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A Journey Back to the Golden Era of Comics

In ‘Age of Comics: The Golden Years’, players are transported back to the rich comic book culture that thrived from 1938 to 1954.

This tabletop worker placement game has been designed by the creative minds of Giacomo Cimini and Sónia Gonçalves, and brought to life with the stunning illustrations by Laura Guglielmo. Thanks to the support of over 4000 Kickstarter backers, it was successfully funded in October 2022.

Join fellow enthusiasts in running your own comic publishing company, navigating through the challenges and excitement of the Golden Age of Comics.

‘Age of Comics: The Golden Years’ accommodates 1-4 players for a gameplay duration of 60-110 minutes.

Players are tasked with earning Victory Points (VPs) through strategic comic publishing, amassing a loyal fan base, and smart placements.

As the comic culture evolves over five immersive rounds, the player with the highest VPs emerges as the victor, having built a comic empire of renown.