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Aeolis
2026
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- 1–7 players
- 60–120 min
- 18+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 1 player
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Aeolis is a board game released in 2026 for 1–7 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Aiollus and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Aeolis is a fully cooperative game for 1-7 players. It is mainly a kingdom building game with strong civ aspects and lots of detailed, high quality miniatures. Delve deep into rich lore in an alternative Ancient Greek setting. Explore the Matriarchal society ruled by a Queen where the only positions of power held by men are those in the military, while women fortify their reign through the divine power of the Priestesses or the arcane of the Magi witches. When playing, you can select your role. Play as the Queen of the Acropolis and build your kingdom. Control the wealth and manipulate the economy as the Merchant of the Agora. Discover new technologies as the Philosopher of the Academy. Protect the populace with the Hoplites of the Arena. Draw power from the Gods by sacrificing your Bloodthralls as the Priestess of the Temple. Cast powerful and dangerous spells as the Magi of the Oracle. Rule the seas with your captains and bring to your kingdom valuable loot! To be victorious in Aeolis, you need to protect your kingdom from enemy invasions by countering raiding and plundering enemies, natural disasters and riots. There are different difficulty levels so that you can play either a quick or marathon game. There are many Heroic Achievements if you can succeed at more than simple survival. Most of all, there are a lot of replayable deep lore scenarios to experience the word of Aeolis from different perspectives! Will you manage to work as a team and help your kingdom survive in the world of Aeolis? —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Dreamcraft Games
Questions and answers
Aeolis supports 1–7 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Aeolis is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Aeolis for ages 18 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Aeolis has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Aeolis belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Territory Building, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Aeolis are: Aiollus. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Aeolis as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.