Nucleum: Australia

Players take on the roles of entrepreneurs developing a new energy technology across a vast continent with rich uranium deposits. The map emphasizes long distances and coastal access, so players build networks using both land routes and shipping lanes to move resources and connect remote regions, including an island territory with its own experimental power plant. Gameplay adds specific regional mechanics: players can establish and operate coal mines, use shipping lanes to reach otherwise distant locations, and encounter altered rules and events tied to the continent’s scale. An expert variant introduces a bidding mechanic for experimental projects, adding strategic competition for high-value developments.

Players: 1–4 best 4
Playing time: 60–150 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: 4.3 / 5