Minos

Published 1991

from rules: 4,000 years ago, Crete was ruled by Minos, son of Zeus and Europa. It was from his name that the current civilization was called “Minoan”. It was the first advanced civilization in Europe. The game Minos takes you back in time; build your own trading empire by crossing the Mediterranean Sea with your ships and founding new settlements and trading centers. Aim of the Game The game ends when all the city sites have been settled and at least two full cities have been built. The winner is the player with the highest income at this point, as marked on the scale around the edge of the board. A tie is resolved in favor of the player with the most cash in hand.

Mechanics

Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Area Movement Dice Rolling Point to Point Movement

Categories

Ancient City Building Civilization Economic Fighting Nautical

Designers

H. Jean Vanaise

Publishers

Otto Maier Verlag Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH
Minos

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.62/5
Year
1991
BGG Rating
6.39
BGG Rank
#9436
Min Age
16+

Frequently Asked Questions

Minos supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Minos takes about 120 minutes.
Minos has a complexity rating of 2.62/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Minos is 16+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Minos has a rating of 6.39/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 334 ratings. It is ranked #9436 overall.
Minos was designed by H. Jean Vanaise. It was published in 1991.