
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,450
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Batman: Gotham City Chronicles
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Conan: Stygia
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Conan: Stygia is an expansion for Conan released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Henry, Bruno Cathala, and Gaël Goumon and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
Far to the South of Conan's home there lies a dry, arid land where a rugged, dark-skinned people eke as much of a life as they can out of the sands. The environment is not the only danger in these lands however, there is a darker, more sinister power at work, one that man should have known to leave well enough alone but the promise of power is too tempting for some. Now the dead rest uneasily beneath the sands and monstrous beasts devour men like cattle as the great and powerful watch on, eternally. Presenting Conan: Stygia, written by Bruno Cathala, the author of Five Tribes and co-author of Cyclades and Abyss. Delve deep into the sands of Stygia, through undead crypts and hordes of undead abominations to discover the real evil that lurks beneath this sunburnt land.
Conan: Stygia supports 2–5 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 Conan: Stygia 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 Conan: Stygia for ages 14 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.
Conan: Stygia has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Conan: Stygia belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling. 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 Conan: Stygia are: Frédéric Henry, Bruno Cathala, and Gaël Goumon. 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 Conan: Stygia as an expansion for Conan. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Conan to use it. Check that your edition of Conan is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.