Cyclades 2009
Designed by Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc
What it is
A medium-weight ancient, city building, civilization game for 2-5 players (~60 min), built around area majority / influence, area movement, auction / bidding.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #272 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Cyclades
Cyclades is a medium-weight game (rated 2.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 13 and up. It's an Ancient, City Building and Civilization game where the core of play revolves around Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement and Auction / Bidding. A medium-weight ancient, city building, civilization game for 2-5 players (~60 min), built around area majority / influence, area movement, auction / bidding. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #272 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Cyclades
How many players is Cyclades?
Cyclades plays with 2–5 players.
Does Cyclades work with 2 players?
Yes — Cyclades plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Cyclades take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Cyclades hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.8 out of 5 — medium weight. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Cyclades for?
The publisher recommends ages 13 and up.
What kind of game is Cyclades?
Cyclades is an Ancient, City Building, Civilization game, built on Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Auction / Bidding.
Where to buy Cyclades
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