Epoch: Early Inventors brings us to the start of civilization. The players take on the roles of clan leaders.  They will explore the landscape discover new tools and make offerings to holy places with the goal of gaining status. On their turns the players will either develop a tile make an offering to a holy place or take an action such as gathering food hunting exploring or working all with the goal of developing tools while keeping their clan alive. After 14-20 rounds the clan that has collected the most status wins.