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By Jove
1983
Rules assistance for By Jove
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for By Jove
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By Jove is a board game released in 1983 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by John Lacey and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
By Jove has a booklet and a board game based on the stories from Greek mythology. Fairly standard roll and move game. As much a family educational game as anything else. (Which was typical of the publisher's output). A nicely illustrated board, plastic gold coins, cheap perforated card stock. Game features wandering Greek heroes on quests, Jason's Voyage, the Minotaur's Maze and the Trojan War.
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- Aristoplay
Questions and answers
By Jove supports 2–6 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 By Jove 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 By Jove 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.
By Jove has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
By Jove belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Ancient, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 By Jove are: John Lacey. 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 By Jove 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.