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- BGG rating
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K3
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- 2021
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- 6.5
Elios
2023
Rules assistance for Elios
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 7+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Elios
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Elios is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Philippe Proux and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game.
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About the game
Elios is an abstract wooden game you play in 2 steps. Goal of the game: Be the first player to get rid of all your sticks. Each player receives some colored sticks at the beginning of the game (the number varies with the number of players). First, all the players use their sticks to create sets of 1 to 3 sticks in front of them. Then, upon their turn, players will do one of the following actions: play a full set on the Sun or place a disc on the Sun or divide one of their sets into 2 sets. Of course to play a set, you need to follow certain rules: all the sticks need to be at the same level the set can't be at a higher level than the disc in the middle. The first player to play all their sticks on the Sun wins the game. In a 4 player game, you can play in teams. —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Elios supports 2–4 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 Elios is 15 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 Elios for ages 7 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.
Elios 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.
Elios belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game. 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 Elios are: Philippe Proux. 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 Elios 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.