Basic information:
Type: Action Retrieval, Connections Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Income, Market
Network and Route Building, Solo / Solitaire Game
Players: 1-4
Playtime: 60-150 mins
Age: 14+
Designer: Dávid Turczi, Simone Luciani
Artists: Andreas Resch, Piotr Sokołowski (Illustrations), Zbigniew Umgelter, Andreas Resch, Zuza Kołakowska, Paweł Niziołek (Graphic Design)
Game Overview
Step into the industrial boom of 19th-century Saxony, where innovation and science collide in Nucleum — a deep strategy board game designed by Simone Luciani and Dávid Turczi. As an ambitious industrialist, you will harness the power of the revolutionary Nucleum reactor, fueled by uranium, to lead Saxony’s rise as a scientific and economic powerhouse.
In this heavy eurogame, players compete to build and manage atomic nuclei by strategically placing colorful tiles that represent protons and neutrons. Every decision impacts the stability and strength of your nuclei, requiring smart resource management, tactical planning, and precise timing to maximize points and outsmart your rivals.
The game combines challenging puzzle mechanics with intense strategic depth, offering a fresh take on classic eurogame design. With elegant components and stunning artwork by Andreas Resch, Nucleum immerses players in a richly themed experience where science, industry, and innovation shape your path to victory.
Why Play Nucleum?
Masterful Design: Crafted by renowned designers Simone Luciani and Dávid Turczi, known for their complex and rewarding games.
Strategic Depth: A perfect balance of tile placement, resource management, and long-term planning makes each game uniquely challenging.
Historical Theme: Immerse yourself in the 19th-century industrial revolution with a story of innovation, power struggles, and technological breakthroughs.
Beautiful Components: High-quality materials and captivating art elevate the gameplay experience.
For Serious Gamers: Ideal for players who enjoy heavy eurogames with medium to high complexity, supporting 1 to 4 players.
