Parthenon: Rise of the Aegean^*

Parthenon: Rise of the Aegean is a trading and building game for three to six players who raise an Aegean island to glory in 600 B.C.

What is it about?

You develop your own island with villages, workshops, and grand structures like fortresses, shrines, and academies. The first to finish every structure, plus two Great Wonders, wins. Aggressive trade and risky voyages mark every round.

How it plays

1. Gather goods and trade them with others.
2. Send ships on perilous voyages.
3. Build new structures on your island.
4. Complete two Great Wonders to win.

Trading is open and rough. Sometimes you cooperate, sometimes you compete. That brings a lot of interaction to the table.

Who is it for?

This fits big groups who enjoy trade and negotiation. It needs at least three players and shines best with three. A game runs about two hours. The weight is moderate.

• Island boards for each player
• Goods cards for trading
• Building pieces for villages and wonders

Conclusion

If you love sociable trade with building, this is a classic group experience. If you want quiet solo or two-player games, look elsewhere.