- BGG rank
- BGG #11,165
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Lusitania
- 2–4 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,737
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Emporion
2016
Rules assistance for Emporion
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- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Emporion
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Emporion is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Xavier Carrascosa and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
The ancient Greeks from Phocaea urgently want to expand their domains. They are sailing for the Iberian peninsula to establish a permanent trading spot. In a tiny island close to the northern east coast, the newcomers will found Emporion, the first great Greek settlement on the peninsula. From there, they will try to increase their fame and fortune by commanding expeditions, trading valuable goods with Athens, competing to win the favor of Gods, and promoting the Hellenistic culture throughout the Iberian lands. In more detail, in Emporion, players buy cards and place them in their play areas. These cards help players to improve their armies, build spectacular and diverse constructions, trade goods, explore new lands, and perform cultural events. ••• ¡Las polis griegas quieren expandirse! Para ello surcan los mares rumbo a la península Ibérica, en busca de tierras fértiles. Fundarán Emporion, la primera gran polis griega en la península, y las familias aristócratas buscarán ganar prestigio comandando expediciones, comerciando con Atenas, ganando el favor de los dioses y expandiendo la cultura helenística por las tierras íberas. Objetivo El objetivo es lograr cartas que otorguen puntos de Prestigio, usando el comercio, la cultura o la guerra. Cuando un jugador coloca la decimoquinta carta en su dominio, o se agota el mazo, o se agotan las cartas de Prestigio, termina la ronda y se determina el vencedor contando los puntos de Prestigio que cada jugador tenga.
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- The Wood Games
- Mont Tàber
Questions and answers
Emporion 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 Emporion is 30–45 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 Emporion for ages 12 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.
Emporion 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.
Emporion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Ancient, and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Emporion are: Xavier Carrascosa. 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 Emporion 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.