Cyclades
2–5 players • 60 min • ages 13+ • CrowD Games • 2009
- Publisher
- CrowD Games · Matagot · Galápagos Jogos · Asterion Press
- First published
- 2009
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Playing time
- 60 min
- Age
- 13+
How it plays
Cyclades plays 2–5 players, takes about 60 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Mechanics
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Where it came from
Cyclades was designed by Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc and originally released by Matagot in 2009. The game emerged during a period of rising interest in hybrid board games that combined auction mechanics with area control and direct conflict. Set in the Greek archipelago during the heroic age, players act as leaders of ancient Greek city-states, seeking to construct two metropolises by securing the favor of the gods, who provide unique tactical advantages and mythical creatures.
The game is renowned for its elegant integration of two distinct phases: an auction phase where players bid for divine favor and an action phase where those divine powers are executed. The visual design, featuring evocative artwork by Miguel Coimbra, was intended to immerse players in a vibrant, mythological setting. Upon its release, Cyclades was well-received for its balanced tension and thematic cohesion, eventually leading to multiple expansions that further deepened its strategic complexity.
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About Cyclades
Cyclades is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–5 players • 60 min • ages 13+ • CrowD Games • 2009. The catalog entry lists auction, set collection and area majority as its mechanics. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Cyclades?
Cyclades is a board game for 2–5 players, running about 1 hour. The catalog entry lists auction, set collection and area majority as its mechanics. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: https://www.matagot.com/en/catalog/details/expert-games/1/cyclades/795
How many players is Cyclades for?
Cyclades is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Cyclades take to play?
A game of Cyclades is listed at about 1 hour. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Cyclades for?
Cyclades lists a minimum age of 13. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Cyclades?
Cyclades is published by CrowD Games, Matagot, Galápagos Jogos and Asterion Press. The catalog gives its publication year as 2009.
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