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Beim Zeus!
1997
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- 3–6 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
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Beim Zeus! is a board game released in 1997 for 3–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Klaus Palesch and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
In this auctioning game, players bid to buy plots of land and build temples (requiring 1, 2, or 3 plots to build). The cost(s) of the plot(s) also determines the cost of the temple that will be later built on the plot(s). In the final scoring, players receive a variable score for each temple: a base score depending on the temple size (10, 30, and 150 for a size 1, 2, or 3 temple, respectively) multiplied by the number of temples of that size. The player's remaining money, plus bonus points for building on the different islands shown on the game board, are added to his/her score.
Editions
- Beim Zeus!deKOSMOS1997
Questions and answers
Beim Zeus! supports 3–6 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 Beim Zeus! is 90 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 Beim Zeus! for ages 12 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.
Beim Zeus! 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.
Beim Zeus! belongs to these categories: Ancient and City Building. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding. 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 Beim Zeus! are: Klaus Palesch. 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 Beim Zeus! 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.