- BGG rating
- 7.3
Mythic Battles: Expansion 1 – The Bloody Dawn of Legends
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,500
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Mythic Battles
2012
Rules assistance for Mythic Battles
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Mythic Battles
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Mythic Battles is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Benoit Vogt and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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- BGG rating
- 7.4
Mythic Battles: Expansion II – Tribute of Blood
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2014
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: Mythic Greece is in chaos: Athena and Hades are at war and have sent their greatest heroes to battle. Take on the role of these generals out of legend, leading fantastic armies and lead your troops to victory! Mythic Battles is a game which simulates epic confrontations and battles that will take your breath away. Thanks to its innovative system – the Building Battle Board (BBB), which combines game mechanisms from miniature games, board games and card games – Mythic Battles offers you an experience the likes of which you have never seen. Recruit your army, play your cards to activate your units, roll your dice to resolve combat – reinvent your way of playing! This box contains two complete armies to play with two or four players, an initiation campaign, as well as all that's required to play as you wish. Other armies and units will periodically be released to flesh out your campaigns. Write your legend in the blood of the fallen!
Designers
Publishers
- IELLO
- Play & Win
Questions and answers
Mythic Battles 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 Mythic Battles is 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 Mythic Battles 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.
Mythic Battles has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Mythic Battles belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Mythic Battles are: Benoit Vogt. 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 Mythic Battles 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.