- BGG rank
- BGG #12,503
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Ekonos
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,991
- BGG rating
- 6.6
EKONOS (Second Edition)
2022
Rules assistance for EKONOS (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for EKONOS (Second Edition)
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EKONOS (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Victor Catala and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Open Drafting, and Connections.
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About the game
Ekonos is an economic strategy game for 2 to 6 players with simple mechanics. You will have to compete with the rest of the players to take control of different board game publishers. Become the President of these companies to decide their expansion policy, trying to make them grow and expand as much as possible throughout Europe. Buying and selling shares at the right time will be the key to take control of the market. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
EKONOS (Second Edition) 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 EKONOS (Second Edition) is 45–60 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 EKONOS (Second Edition) 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.
EKONOS (Second Edition) 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.
EKONOS (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Economic, Abstract Strategy, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Open Drafting, and Connections. 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 EKONOS (Second Edition) are: Victor Catala. 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 EKONOS (Second Edition) 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.