- BGG rating
- 6.1
Kampf um den Olymp: Andromeda
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,737
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Fight for Olympus
2016
Rules assistance for Fight for Olympus
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Fight for Olympus
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Fight for Olympus is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matthias Cramer and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Tug of War.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.8
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- 2 players
- 30 min
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 6.1
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- 2 players
- 30 min
- 2017
About the game
In Fight for Olympus, two players battle for control of Olympus by pitting demi-gods, titans, and soldiers against one another. In game terms, players face off on opposite sides of a game board with each player having six spaces for playing cards: three for military conflict, two for control of power discs, and one for control of resources. On a turn, a player plays as many cards as desired by paying the cost of each card — that is, discarding cards of the proper colors that match the cost of the card being played — then placing the card in an empty slot on their side of the game board. Many cards have powers that take effect when played. After playing cards on a turn, each card does damage equal to its strength to any opponent's card on the other side of the game board. If no opponent's card is present, then with military power the player does damage directly to the opponent, swinging a pendulum of strength in their favor. If you reach a total of 7 on the pendulum, you win. Your troops can also grant you an additional card at the end of the turn (three instead of two) or tokens that make it cheaper to play cards. Instead of winning via military, you can instead win by having all six slots on your side of the board filled with cards at the start of your turn.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- uplay.it edizioni
- Game Harbor
- Maldito Games
- Mayfair Games
- Funforge
- Lookout Games
Questions and answers
Fight for Olympus supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Fight for Olympus is 30 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 Fight for Olympus 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.
Fight for Olympus has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Fight for Olympus belongs to these categories: Card Game, Ancient, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Tug of War. 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 Fight for Olympus are: Matthias Cramer. 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 Fight for Olympus 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.