Cyclades
Bid for divine favor and conquer the Greek islands
👥 2–5 players⏱ approx. 90 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
★ 7.2 · BGG #271
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.
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Vibe's take
Strategic, mythological, competitive, tense
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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.
Greek mythologyAuction-drivenMythological creaturesArea control
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 3–5
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.8 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #271
23k ratings
Published
2009
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