My brother got into the Duel of Ages universe a couple of years ago. We all played the game constantly for six months or so before putting it away for a while. Well, we’re back into the DOA world.
A warning before you spend your money on the game: it comes in 6 or 7 different boxes that all cost between $20 and $40. So if you want the entire set, be ready to shell out some serious clams.
The game itself centers around a changeable board and huge decks of cards. The cards contain characters and items from ancient times, industrial times, the modern age, and the future. So your characters can vary from the Mongol hordes, to Billy the Kid, to an army sniper, to a crystalline entity from space. Each character tries to complete challenges to earn points and equipment. The equipment can be any sort of tool, weapon, or pet from any age.
There is no set goal for points in the game, only a timer that all players agree on before starting the game. If you can test play it once at a game store, I recommend getting to know it before you buy it. My gaming group loves it.