
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,363
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Rise of Myths: Cthulhu
- 1–3 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2026

2024
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Trial of The Gods is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 60–105 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Open Drafting, and Deck Construction.
Trial of the Gods is a competitive game set in Ancient Greece during the time of the gods. Build your deck to manage your actions, gain the favor of the Gods, and access their incredible power. Travel among the islands of the Aegean Sea in search of the Golden Fleece, compete in Olympic challenges, and tame mythological monsters. Recruit your Argonauts and choose your winning strategy. Olympus awaits you! In Trial of the Gods, each player controls an Argonaut who becomes their Captain. They will guide the Captain through the islands of the Aegean Sea, facing dangerous seas, monsters and other Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. The goal of each Captain is to prove they are the bravest of heroes in all the challenges that come their way during the five days (rounds) in which the game takes place: ✴ Exploration: explore as much of the archipelago and find as many parts of the Golden Fleece as possible. ✴ Domination: defeat the Monsters that infest the archipelago. ✴ Devotion: build the most valuable deck of cards. ✴ Olympics: obtain the most Champion Tokens during the Olympics. At the end of the last Round, the players’ positions in the various Rankings are determined to decide the winner. The Rankings are counted one at a time in the order below, with each position corresponding to Victory Points. The player with the most Victory Points wins.
Trial of The Gods 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 Trial of The Gods is 60–105 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 Trial of The Gods 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.
Trial of The Gods has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Trial of The Gods belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Open Drafting, and Deck Construction. 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 Trial of The Gods 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.