- BGG rating
- 6.1
Rules assistance for Kampf um den Olymp: Andromeda
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Kampf um den Olymp: Andromeda
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Kampf um den Olymp: Andromeda is an expansion for Fight for Olympus released in 2017 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management.
About the game
A promo card released at Spiel 2017. A new heroine with strong defense, that takes damage when units are discarded. Text says: Immer wenn eine ausliegende Einheit auf den Ablagestapel gelegt wird, erhält Andromeda 1 Schäden. English translation: Whenever an outlying unit is placed on the discard pile, Andromeda receives 1 damage. This card is included in the base game, only attack and defense values are different (1 attack, 4 defense).
Mechanics
Publishers
- Lookout Games
Questions and answers
Kampf um den Olymp: Andromeda 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 Kampf um den Olymp: Andromeda 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 Kampf um den Olymp: Andromeda 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.
Kampf um den Olymp: Andromeda belongs to these categories: Card Game, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 catalogue lists Kampf um den Olymp: Andromeda as an expansion for Fight for Olympus. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Fight for Olympus to use it. Check that your edition of Fight for Olympus is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.