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Origins: The Age of Reason

A 55-card expansion for Origins that introduces Era IV, a short scenario, updated rules, and strategic guidance for the modern age.

240
minutes

1 - 5
player(s)

Medium Heavy

Origins: The Age of Reason board game cover

About this expansion

Origins: The Age of Reason is an expansion for 1–5 players that advances an Origins civilization into Era IV, the modern age. Released in 2008, it is designed for sessions of approximately 240 minutes.

This expansion requires Origins: How We Became Human to play. It adds a dedicated Era IV deck and supporting material for continuing your civilization’s development beyond the earlier eras.

The set contains 55 cards, along with an Era IV rules section and a new short scenario. It also includes reference and learning resources to help players explore the expansion’s content.

  • Era IV rules for the modern age
  • 55 cards
  • A new short scenario
  • Origins errata and optional rules
  • Strategy and card tabulation
  • Frequently asked questions
  • A sample first turn
  • Designer’s notes

The included strategy and card tabulation provide an overview of the cards, while the sample first turn offers a practical reference for beginning an Era IV session. The FAQ, errata, and optional rules collect additional information in one place.

For players ready to extend their Origins experience, Origins: The Age of Reason provides the material needed to enter the modern age and continue exploring the development of their civilization.