Elysium
2–4 players • 60 min • ages 14+ • 2015
- First published
- 2015
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 60 min
- Age
- 14+
How it plays
Elysium plays 2–4 players, takes about 60 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Where it came from
Elysium was published in 2015 by Space Cowboys and designed by Brett J. Gilbert and Matthew Dunstan. The game emerged during a period of rising interest in strategy titles that blended engine-building mechanics with mythology-inspired themes. Players take on the role of demigods seeking to earn a place on Mount Olympus by assembling families of cards representing heroes, artifacts, and omens.
The game is noted for its distinctive drafting mechanic, where players must weigh the immediate benefit of a card against the cost of securing it for their permanent display. The artwork, contributed by a team including Ralph Horsley and Igor Polouchine, leans into a vibrant, stylized aesthetic meant to evoke the grandeur of Ancient Greek mythology. It was generally well-received by the hobbyist community for its balance of tactical depth and accessibility.
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Elysium is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 60 min • ages 14+ • 2015. 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 Elysium?
Elysium is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 1 hour. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Elysium for?
Elysium is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Elysium take to play?
A game of Elysium 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 Elysium for?
Elysium lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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