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- BGG rating
- 6.9
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Akros
2020
Rules assistance for Akros
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- 2 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Akros
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Akros is a board game released in 2020 for 2 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Emanuele Briano and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
In the beginning there was Chaos, sluggish, shapeless and ever changing. Dissatisfied by the nothingness that surrounded it, Chaos decided to shape itself into the five elements, splitting its primordial essence into shards of self-conscious existence. Akros is an asymmetrical game of majorities and area control that will plunge you into a breathtaking challenge for two players. Akros is an asymmetrical hexagon-tile placement game for two players in which they both play as titanic creatures during the genesis of a new world. By using your elemental servants you’ll have the chance to shape the scenery of a small new world to gain control of its various regions. At the end of the game, each player adds the value of all regions controlled by their servants to determine who has dominion over each environment. The player who has dominion over the majority of the three environment types will claim the merit of creation. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Akros supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Akros is 15–30 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 Akros for ages 10 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.
Akros has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Akros belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement. 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 Akros are: Emanuele Briano. 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 Akros 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.