Rebuild Thebes's citadel and win favor with the gods while brothers tear the city apart.
Who it's for
Strategy gamers who love rich mythological theming layered onto a substantial, dice-assisted worker-placement system.
Not for you if…
You want something light or quick — Thebai is a 2.5-hour strategy game with real thematic and mechanical weight.
Vibe's take
Heavy and thematic — the dice-driven worker placement adds a layer of controlled uncertainty to deliberate long-term planning, while the Fate phase's tie to the gate war keeps the mythological stakes present in every round.
Thebai drops you into the bloody myth of the Seven Against Thebes, rebuilding the city's citadel and currying favor with its gods and citizens while war rages at its seven gates.
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Players
Duration
90–150 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.7 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
5.8/10
Rank #5,246
424 ratings
Published
2025