Gheos

Be a god: lay triangular tiles to shape continents, grow civilizations and gather followers that rise and fall with the map.

Designer: René Wiersma
Published by: Play For Keeps
Editions by: Z-Man Games

In Gheos (2006) you are a god at the dawn of time, shaping the earth and populating it. You place triangular tiles to form islands, coastlines and continents, and you can replace tiles to reshape the whole planet. Each civilization has its own colour, and once a civilization is born, you can gain worshippers in it, which score points in different ways. You offer your followers luxuries, oversee the building of pyramids and temples and watch civilizations rise and fall as tiles change. The god with the most loyal, wealthy and powerful followers wins. For two to four players, around an hour.

Triangular tiles shape continentsGain worshippers in colour-coded civilizationsReplace tiles to reshape the world

Who it's for

You like tile-laying with a mythic theme and a bit of speculation, with two to four players.

Not for you if…

You want a straightforward game with no map-based interference. Your choices can unravel others' work, and yours.

Vibe's take

Inventive and a little mean. Reshaping the planet can lift your followers or sink somebody else's, so every tile you place is both a plan and a threat.