- BGG rating
- 7.7
Icaion: Aberration
- 2–5 players
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,356
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Icaion
2020
Rules assistance for Icaion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 90–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Icaion
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Icaion is a board game released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Martino Chiacchiera and Marta Ciaccasassi and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Pattern Building.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Icaion: Solo Mode Expansion
- 1 player
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2023
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About the game
Icaion is an Engine Territory Building, Resource Management eurogame for 2 to 5 players designed by Martino Chiacchiera and Marta Ciaccasassi. In Icaion you become a Seeker, an expert adventurer, sent out by the Organization to hunt for treasures, Qoam, relics and artifacts from ancient times. Key Features: Original illustrations from acclaimed artist Travis Anderson More than 70 highly detailed miniatures The unique 120mm tall Colossus miniature Combine it with Mysthea for a co-op experience "The Fall" Deploy your Machines, Harvesters, Scavengers in strategic places of the map before other players to establish control of areas and exploit its resources Go on a quest to activate the special Apparatus in the far craters left by the islands of Mysthea —description from the publisher
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Galakta
- Tabula Games
Questions and answers
Icaion supports 2–5 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 Icaion is 90–120 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 Icaion 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.
Icaion has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Icaion belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Pattern Building. 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 Icaion are: Martino Chiacchiera and Marta Ciaccasassi. 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 Icaion 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.