
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,629
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Deus Ex Machina
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2016

2020
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Rise of the Amazons is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Lefteris Iroglidis (Λευτέρης Ηρωγλίδης) and Harry Haralampidis and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
A game for 1-4 players (Solo - Competitive - Coop gaming modes). The players take up the role of one of the Amazons below, featuring different classes, characteristics and favorite gods: Antianera (Scout) Artemis Penthesilea (Warrior) Ares Hippolyta (Princess) Hecate Alcippe (Mystic) Cybele Along with the help of other Amazons with different abilities (Antiope, Melanippe, Themiskyra, Semiramis, Atalante and others), they try to dominate the ancient world facing heroes such as Hercules and Achilles, as well as monsters like Cerberus, Echidna, Typhon, Medusa and Chimaera; all that while the curse of the gods of Olympus strikes! The game lasts 3 long rounds, and every round the Amazons have a total of 11 or 10 or 9 action points to use, in order to do 8 actions, naming a few: Attack: clear an area from an event Move: Move to an adjacent area of the map Visit (temple, barrack, port): Each building has a different effect. Flag: Place your flag on a cleared area, placing toll for anyone that passes by. Sacrifice: Get the help of one of the 4 friendly gods, in your way for world domination (Artemis, Cybele, Athena, Ares). Amazonomachy, Supply. At the end of the 3 rounds, the Amazon that reaches the highest amount of Victory Points, is proclaimed Queen of the Amazons and wins the game. —description from the publisher
Rise of the Amazons supports 1–4 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 Rise of the Amazons 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 Rise of the Amazons for ages 10 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.
Rise of the Amazons has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Rise of the Amazons belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Rise of the Amazons are: Lefteris Iroglidis (Λευτέρης Ηρωγλίδης) and Harry Haralampidis. 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 Rise of the Amazons 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.