Cyclades
Bid for divine favor and conquer the Greek islands
Who it's for
Groups of 4-5 who enjoy auction-driven area control with strong theme. The god bidding creates delicious tension every round.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike auctions or struggle with indirect action — you can only fight when Ares lets you.
Vibe's take
Strategic, mythological, competitive, tense
About this game
Greek mythology area-control game where players bid for the favor of gods to build fleets, deploy armies, and summon mythological creatures. Each round's auction determines which god helps you, creating a tight economy of competing priorities.
Get it
from €5
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.8 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #268
23k ratings
Published
2009
Designed by
Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc
Published by
Surfin' Meeple China, Kaissa Chess & Games, Asterion Press, Lex Games, Bureau de Juegos, Tower Tactic Games, Matagot, CrowD Games, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Galápagos Jogos, REXhry, Взрослые дети, asmodee
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