Age of Innovation

Contracts

You fulfill specific orders or contracts for rewards — choosing which ones to pursue is a big decision.

End Game Bonuses

Extra points are awarded at the end for meeting certain goals — keep an eye on those bonus objectives!

Hexagon Grid

The board uses hexagons instead of squares — this gives you more directions to move and think about.

Income

You earn resources automatically each round based on what you've built up — the snowball effect is real.

Modular Board

The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.

Tech Trees / Tech Tracks

You unlock new abilities or upgrades along a branching tech tree — each path opens up different strategies.

Turn Order: Pass Order

The first player to pass gets to go first next round — knowing when to bow out early is a real skill.