
- BGG rank
- BGG #11
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Spirit Island
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 4.1/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Mythic Battles: Pantheon – Oedipus vs The Sphinx
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Mythic Battles: Pantheon – Oedipus vs The Sphinx is an expansion for Mythic Battles: Pantheon released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
This Kickstarter Exclusive expansion contains one of the most unhappy characters in Greek myth, illustrated by one of our favourite pieces of art from all the many pieces we have had done for Mythic Battles: Pantheon. This expansion contains just two miniatures: Oedipus and the Sphinx, but they are potent forces in the game. They both have unique playing styles, which add an interesting twist whether they’re being used in their dedicated campaign or in skirmish mode. Lots of replayability squeezed into these two. That dedicated campaign I mentioned is a special 3-scenario mini-campaign, built around the conflict between these two characters: The Riddle of the Sphinx. Of course, the pack also includes all the cards and dashboards you need to play these characters in the game.
Mythic Battles: Pantheon – Oedipus vs The Sphinx 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: Pantheon – Oedipus vs The Sphinx is 45–90 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: Pantheon – Oedipus vs The Sphinx 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: Pantheon – Oedipus vs The Sphinx belongs to these categories: Miniatures, Expansion for Base-game, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, 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 catalogue lists Mythic Battles: Pantheon – Oedipus vs The Sphinx as an expansion for Mythic Battles: Pantheon. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mythic Battles: Pantheon to use it. Check that your edition of Mythic Battles: Pantheon is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.