Myrmes

Manage an ant colony through the seasons, laying pheromone trails and fighting rival colonies on a hex grid.

πŸ‘₯ 2–4 players⏱ approx. 120 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning12+
β˜… 6.7 Β· BGG #885

Who it's for

Euro gamers who want a truly unique theme where ant colony management drives every strategic decision.

Not for you if…

You prefer traditional Euro themes or want a game without direct territorial conflict.

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Vibe's take

colony management rhythm, seasonal planning, territorial ant warfare, unique thematic immersion

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About this game

Control an ant colony through the seasons, sending workers underground to birth new ants and above ground to claim territory with pheromone trails. Myrmes is a worker-placement game where your workers are literal ants exploring a hex grid, fighting enemy ants, and harvesting resources. The seasonal cycle drives your colony planning: summer is for expansion, autumn for harvesting, and winter for survival. The queen's demands add objectives that shape your strategy each year.

Ant colony theme fully realizedSeasonal cycle planningPheromone territory system

By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

60–120 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

3.5 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

6.7/10

Rank #885

5.8k ratings

Published

2012

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