🟡 A Eurogame with a toga on Martin Wallace is back to make his presence felt, and this time he does it wearing the senatorial tunic. In Aeterna , we find ourselves maneuvering legions, gaining consensus, quelling riots and placing citizens as if they were cards in the Senate. The result? A tough, but immersive Eurogame, where every move is a political choice, and every mistake... can spark a revolt.

⚙️ Mechanics that intertwine like the charioteer's cables

• Pushed draft , but manageable: one card per turn, not all will return. Every choice weighs, every renunciation burns.

• Worker Placement with a Twist: There are few actions, even fewer positions. The interaction is silent, but sharp.

• Card combo and building construction : each card is unique, each building can make a difference.

• Management of citizens who become prefects, senators and sources of future combos.

• And above all: a unique deck that turns only once per game. Zero recycling, only optimization.

It all comes down to three eras, three turns , three laps to assert dominion over ancient Rome. Yes, just three turns. But believe us: it's enough to make an enemy at the table.

🎭 Rome is alive. And also touchy.

The setting in Aeterna is felt, indeed. It is not just a euro glued to Rome: here are the riots, the conquests that empty the troops but fill the coffers, the people to be sedated, the roads to be built, and that sweet taste of knives between the folds of the Senate.
It’s not a narrative game , but by the end of the game you’ll still have a story to tell – and a couple of citizens to justify.

💬 What we liked

✅ Indirect but intense interaction – few actions but all contested.
✅ The unique card system, which rewards table reading and adaptation.
✅ The feeling of evolution : at every turn everything changes, every choice must be weighed in the present.
✅ Visual rendering : the board comes to life, the shaped wooden components are super pleasant.

😬 What can make you turn up your nose

➖ The single deck limits long-term planning a bit: this is where the game is all about tactics .
➖ Drafting may seem random, but it becomes enjoyable for those who love reading the hand and the table.
➖ Three shifts seem like too few? Maybe. But... they are intense. Like Senate meetings.

🎯 Who is Aeterna for?

• For those looking for a deep but not unmanageable eurogame .

• For those who love Wallace, but want something more “thematic”.

• For those who want a game where tactics are king and a twist is always around the corner.

• For those who want to feel a bit of Rome on the table, without needing sandals on their feet.

💡 In short
Aeterna is like a good Roman orator: elegant, sharp, and able to strike you when you least expect it.
A game where even the last citizen placed can change the outcome of the match.
Wallace, once again, said “Senatus Populusque Eurogamers” and hit the nail on the head.

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