
2019Wesley Woodbury
From BoardGameGeek
Legends of Novus is a fantasy adventure game, placing you in control of a heroic character who is embarking on a journey across the mythical world of Novus in an effort to help rid the world of powerful creatures who are terrorizing the lands... The game is designed for 1-5 players, ages 13+, and takes between 60 to 90 minutes to play (less for Solo play). The game has a combination of a physical character sheet and card based equipment attached to it. The variety of initial characters, and classes they can advance to make the game re-playable with a different game play experience each time. The world story, and the ability to navigate the world with a free roam aspect (and no dice rolling controlling how far or where you can travel to), gives the players a strong sense of control over their fate. The multiple paths to gaining XP also give the players a chance to explore different character strengths and game strategies in their goal to become a Legend of Novus. -description from the publisher
Legends of Novus has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 review and 1 playthrough. They date from February to June 2026.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Legend of Novus" by Mel's Board Game Room. To see it played, watch "Let's Play! Legends of Novus | Complete Playthrough | Vinn the Thief" by Wandering Hexes.
If you like it, try Forge, Dungeon Makers and Roll or Die, also by Wesley Woodbury, or The Shores of Tripoli, which shares several of its mechanics.
2020Kevin Bertram
1 - 2 players45 - 60 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
Legends of Novus is a fantasy adventure game, placing you in control of a heroic character who is embarking on a journey across the mythical world of Novus in an effort to help rid the world of powerful creatures who are terrorizing the lands... The game is designed for 1-5 players, ages 13+, and takes between 60 to 90 minutes to play (less for Solo play). The game has a combination of a physical character sheet and card based equipment attached to it. The variety of initial characters, and classes they can advance to make the game re-playable with a different game play experience each time. The world story, and the ability to navigate the world with a free roam aspect (and no dice rolling controlling how far or where you can travel to), gives the players a strong sense of control over their fate. The multiple paths to gaining XP also give the players a chance to explore different character strengths and game strategies in their goal to become a Legend of Novus. -description from the publisher
Designer
Wesley Woodbury
Artist
Andrea Butera
Publisher
FunDaMental Games
Mechanics