
- BGG rank
- BGG #273
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Cyclades
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2009

Rules assistance for Cyclades: Legendary Edition – Extension Maelström
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Cyclades: Legendary Edition – Extension Maelström is an expansion for Cyclades: Legendary Edition released in 2026 for 2–6 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up.
Face the raging waves of the Cyclades! Typhon, ancestor of beasts, and the Nereids, mortal nymphs with enchanting voices, emerge from the ocean depths to conquer the cities. Standing against their fury are mythical champions, including the swift-footed Achilles and the indomitable Heracles. Face the turbulent waters of the Cyclades! —description from the publisher
Cyclades: Legendary Edition – Extension Maelström 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 Cyclades: Legendary Edition – Extension Maelström 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 Cyclades: Legendary Edition – Extension Maelström 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.
Cyclades: Legendary Edition – Extension Maelström has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Cyclades: Legendary Edition – Extension Maelström belongs to these categories: Fighting, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Cyclades: Legendary Edition – Extension Maelström and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Cyclades: Legendary Edition – Extension Maelström as an expansion for Cyclades: Legendary Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cyclades: Legendary Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Cyclades: Legendary Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.