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Board Game Geek Rating: 7.03. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.30. This 2 - to - 4 - player board game was published in 2015. It's the retail edition of the Elysium Board Game. Step into Mythic Greece! As an up - and - coming demigod, your goal is to gain the Olympians' favor and become a legendary figure. Gather heroes and powerful artifacts, please the gods, and wield their power to write your own epic story. Help your allies reach Elysium, the home of the glorious and brave. At the end, only one demigod will stand beside Zeus. Elysium is a set - collecting and combination game. Players recruit cards of heroes, items, powers, and gods. These cards have various powers, and you can create strong combos to earn gold (the gods' help) and victory points (the gods' favor). Each card belongs to one of the eight Olympian gods and has a level from 1 to 3. In the five - turn game, transfer your cards to Elysium and write your Legends, which are card series from the same family or same - level different families. The more epic your Legends, the more godly favor you'll get. But most cards lose power when going to Elysium, so you'll need to give up some combos. It's a game of balance and opportunity with simple actions but constant dilemmas and complex strategies. We're happy to support campaigns to bring you games like Elysium Retail Edition for online purchase at TheGameSteward. A large percentage of your spending on Elysium will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying Elysium (Retail Edition) online or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to play: First, each player starts the game. During the five turns, try to recruit cards representing heroes, items, powers, and gods. Use these cards to create combinations to earn gold and victory points. Look for opportunities to transfer your cards to Elysium and form Legends. The Legends can be from the same family of Olympian gods or from different families of the same level. As you go, keep in mind that most cards will lose their power when they enter Elysium. So, plan your moves carefully and be ready to give up some combinations. Attention: Make sure you understand the powers of each card before making combinations. Don't be too hasty to transfer cards to Elysium without considering the impact on your combinations. Maintenance: Keep the cards in a dry and clean place. You can use card sleeves to protect them from damage. If the game board gets dirty, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it gently.
