Hellas

Published 2016

Hellas, 480 BCE. It’s the rise of classic Greek civilization. After the overwhelming victory of Xerxes’ army at Thermopylae, the Greeks return to their country and continue the hard work at the islands. The building and development of large cities is the next step into a new era. Found settlements on a Greek island and let them grow into large cities. Build statues in honor of the Gods or finish one of the various temples on the island. All this work needs a lot of marble, which can be found in the many quarries. Houses next to a quarry can mine marble, but some quarries produce more marble than others. Each round in Hellas players choose an action in the display. When choosing to build a house, palace or square on the island, all others can perform that action, too. Deciding to mine marble (to get more money) will also help other players because they'll earn money too through their houses next to mines. Building pillars in temples or raising a statue are the only type of actions you'll perform by yourself, but at the end of the game all players might score points because of your work. Strategically build your settlements on the island to gain the most profit from quarries. Timing is crucial: most of your chosen actions can also be immediately performed by all other players. Think ahead to outsmart your opponents and score the most points with your cities.

Designers

Hellas

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
45-60 min
Weight
Medium — 2.58/5
Year
2016
BGG Rating
6.98
BGG Rank
#4843
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Hellas supports 2 to 4 players.
A game of Hellas takes between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Hellas has a complexity rating of 2.58/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Hellas is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Hellas has a rating of 6.98/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 555 ratings. It is ranked #4843 overall.
Hellas was designed by Stefan Dorra. It was published in 2016.