Game design: Tamás Oláh
Solo design: David Digby
Art: Dávid Szabó
Graphic design: Rob Ingle
Lead a Greek city-state navigating
the Archaic Period of ancient Hellas.
Play time: 90-120 minutes
Players: 1-4 (and 5 with the Epic Expansion)
Expanded by: Miniatures Pack and Epic Expansion
Game weight: Expert
Main mechanisms: Area Control, Deckbuilding, Variable Player Powers
Join us on an epic journey through the world of Archaic Period Greece, where heroes are born, city-states clash in bitter rivalries, and the gods themselves shape the destiny of mortals. Prepare to immerse yourself in a strategic and immersive board game experience.
Gameplay modes include: Barbarian Hordes, Legendary Heroes, and the Siege of Destiny letting you relive the entire Trojan War with fully asymmetrical factions.
With close to 200 unique illustrations, Pillars of Heracles is the most richly illustrated historical board game ever, offering you unparalleled immersion into the theme.
We are proud of the fact that every aspect of the game has been double-checked by a historian expert in this era.
The official rulebook (including Errata) along with a handy player aid to streamline your gameplay.
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The game is designed for 1-4 players. A solo game is in the works.
A typical game lasts approximately 40 minutes per player. The first game can be a bit longer due to learning the rules.
The game is medium complexity. Learning to play takes about 30 minutes. The net rules fit on 7 pages, including examples and images. An official how to play video by Slickedrips will help you get into the game easier. Gameplay is fairly intuitive, as on your turn, what you will be mostly doing is either playing a card from your hand (to trigger a main action), or taking back your cards.
It is recommended for ages 14+ due to its strategic depth and thematic content.
We have plans for future expansions and additional content, which will be announced either during the campaign or post-campaign. Stay tuned for updates!
Pillars of Heracles will be the first title in our epic trilogy named 'Legends of Hellas' portraying the entire history of ancient Greece from its early beginnings to Pericles, Alexander and beyond.
The game will be available for commercial sale through our Kickstarter campaign to be launched in Q2 2024. Using the buttons above, sign up to get notified when we launch our campaign.
The deluxe version of the game containing the minis (including hoplites, ships, workers, buildings, pillars and player markers, i.e. most of the player pieces) as well as certian add-ons will be exclusive to Kickstarter. The retail version (where such player pieces will be made of wood) will also be available to Kickstarter.
Pricing will be revealed later.
Shipping costs are calculated based on your region and will be clearly outlined when you select your pledge level.
We are aiming to ship by the end of 2024. We will keep all our backers informed about the production and shipping process.
Yes, we offer international shipping to select countries. Please contact us for more information.
Yes, we'll offer a special first player metal coin for free to backers who pledge for at least the base game within 48 hours of the launch.