Join us on an epic journey through the world of Archaic Period Greece, where heroes are born, city-states clash in bitter rivalries, and the gods themselves shape the destiny of mortals. Prepare to immerse yourself in a strategic and immersive board game experience.
In this game, you will embark on a quest to build and shape your own city-state, compete against formidable adversaries, and navigate the intricacies of ancient Greek society.
Against its rich historical and mythological backdrop, the game offers a unique blend of area control, rondel mechanics, and deckbuilding, tableau building, set collection and resource management. As you expand your city-state and manage your resources, you'll need to strategize your moves on the rondel, carefully planning your actions. Building and managing your deck allows you to customize your strategy and prepare for exciting challenges.
Will you channel the wisdom of the mighty Olympian gods to lead your city-state to greatness? Or will you rely on cunning tactics and military might to conquer your rivals?
As you explore the game's intricately designed world, you will encounter iconic figures from Greek history and mythology, engage in trade and diplomacy, and face the challenges and rewards of city-building. Every decision you make will shape the fate of your city-state and determine your path to victory.
Are you ready to step into the world of legends and forge your own destiny? Join us and become part of the legacy of the ancient Greeks.
The cultural and historical aspects of the game have been closely checked by Jan Heinemann, a historian specializing in Archaic and Classical Greece.
- Strong ancient Greece theme
- area control
- bag-building
- area control, bag-building, mythology
- Ancient Greece
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — players compete for control of areas on the map
- Bag Building — using cards to take actions via a personal bag
- bag-building — using cards to take actions via a personal bag
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- Essen is arguably one of the biggest
- I love ancient Greece and just those kind of civilizations
- I love the theme I love the artwork
- I like the simultaneous action
References (from this video)
- Greek theme
- gorgeous artwork
- area control gameplay
- conquer, trade, build, mythology
- Ancient Greece
- Cyclades
- Bitewing Games releases
- Buttonshy games
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — understood to be mainly an area control game.
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- Gen Con is the biggest board game convention in America.
- I literally had over 70 that I had saved.
- In Spooktacular, you are becoming the monsters, I believe, that are haunting the people who are going to the movie theaters and like watching your movie.
- As one of those monsters, you are now free to wreak havoc. Terrify and devour unsuspecting movie goers in a race to become the most terrifying monster of all time.
- This is Tea Witches. Okay, for the OP games, I have been so excited for this one. I'm so nervous that I'm going to play it and it's going to be meh or all right because I've like built it up so much in my head.
- Everything about this game just screams me and I need it.
- I'm so sad that I'm not going to Gen Con.
- Like I have FOMO so
References (from this video)
- interesting blend of deck-building and rondelle mechanics
- strong ancient Greek theme and potential for depth
- likely complex for new players
- weight may be a barrier for casual groups
- myth-inspired deck-building with mechanical depth
- ancient Greece themed milieu
- story-forward, puzzle-like progression
- Ovation
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deck Building — build and optimize a deck to fuel actions
- deck-building — build and optimize a deck to fuel actions
- Engine Building — upgrading systems to improve future turns
- engine-building — upgrading systems to improve future turns
- Rondel — variable action spaces via a rotating wheel mechanism
- rondelle action selection — variable action spaces via a rotating wheel mechanism
- upgrading — progressive improvements across the campaign or playthrough
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- Origins Game Fair is right around the corner and I am pumped
- legacy games, I love a great legacy experience
- The ancient Greek theme is right up my alley
- it's kind of like Crokinol meets engine building
- I love beigeos. It's what I live for
- the central track that drives your action, and it combos with other stuff on the board
- these expansions are number one on my list