- BGG rank
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- BGG rating
- 7.0
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- BGG #9,889
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Skytopia: In the Circle of Time
2019
Rules assistance for Skytopia: In the Circle of Time
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- 2–4 players
- 40–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
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Skytopia: In the Circle of Time is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ivan Lashin and its main mechanics are Worker Placement.
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About the game
“Skytopia” is the engine building euro-game about the rivalry for the prestige of your city in the sky. Every hundred years one of the cities is awarded the title of capital of the sky. To succeed, сity leaders awakened the forces of nature and called the golems to help them in the construction. Each player controls his city and tries to construct lots of beautiful soaring towers and get the prestige points. In this game time matters: you can perform the construction of the building quickly, but then pay more resources for it. There is an original gear-clock, which will determine the cost of adding new building to your city in the sky. The player's turn consists of two phases: building completion phase, when you will place the building on your pad, and worker-placement phase when you send a golem on the construction site. Every building on your island is very important! Every time you build something, you may activate some cards, which have been built earlier. So, step by step, you build your own engine of the game. The player needs to plan the city development very strategically: the value of your buildings, the influence of the guilds and the time of every your action are important to come to victory. It’s time to build!
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- Portal Games
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Questions and answers
Skytopia: In the Circle of Time 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 Skytopia: In the Circle of Time is 40–60 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 Skytopia: In the Circle of Time 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.
Skytopia: In the Circle of Time has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Skytopia: In the Circle of Time belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Worker Placement. 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 Skytopia: In the Circle of Time are: Ivan Lashin. 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 Skytopia: In the Circle of Time 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.