Pillars of Heracles

Pillars of Heracles is a game where you build a proud city-state in Archaic Greece, steer its politics and economy, and clash with rivals under the gaze of the gods. Across 60–120 minutes for 1–4 players, you’ll balance a smart rondel action system with deckbuilding and tableau growth, pushing for territory, trade leverage, and cultural prestige. Each turn asks you to plan ahead—advance on the rondel to trigger production, diplomacy, or warfare; refine your deck to amplify your engine; and time set collections to score big as your polis expands. Historical and mythic threads weave through every choice, with events, iconic figures, and divine boons nudging you toward bold moves and clever pivots. Pick up Pillars of Heracles at Boarding School Games and forge a legacy worthy of legend.

Key features:

* Deep hybrid design: area control, rondel timing, deckbuilding, tableau growth, set collection, and resource management
* Rich theme grounded by expert review from historian Jan Heinemann for authentic Archaic Greek flavor
* Flexible player counts and modes for 1–4 players, delivering tense solo puzzles and interactive multiplayer showdowns
* Strategic engine building where card upgrades and rondel positioning drive long-term momentum
* 60–120 minute playtime with meaningful decisions every turn and multiple paths to victory