Cyclades: Legendary Edition
- Players
- 2-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.8 / 5
- Year
- 2024
About the game
Cyclades: Legendary Edition reworks the acclaimed Cyclades area-control game and its expansions into a more dynamic, streamlined experience. Players bid for the favor of Greek gods to take actions, build metropolises, and battle for supremacy across the Cyclades archipelago, racing to control three metropolises before their rivals. This edition introduces an exponential bidding scale, six gods instead of five, modular landscape tiles for varied maps, and new creatures and heroes, plus dedicated team and two-player modes. It's a rich, ever-changing reimagining of a modern classic in area-majority gaming.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team is impressed by how this Legendary Edition breathes new life into Cyclades, tightening the bidding phase while adding meaningful new content like the sixth god and modular board tiles. The added team mode is a great option for larger groups wanting a cooperative twist on the competitive base game. The refined two-player mode also makes this edition far more flexible than the original. It's an excellent pick for fans of mythology-themed area control and auction mechanics.
What we like
- Refined bidding system speeds up and sharpens the auction phase.
- Modular board tiles add variability to every game.
- Flexible player counts with dedicated team and two-player modes.
- Rich Greek mythology theme with varied god powers.
Keep in mind
- Area control conflict may not suit players who dislike direct confrontation.
- Moderate rules overhead for newer strategy gamers.
- Requires the full 90-minute session to fully play out.
Who it's for
Great for strategy gamers aged 13+ who enjoy area control, bidding, and mythology themes, playing in groups of 2-6 including team or two-player modes.
