Cyclades: Legendary Edition Game Review

Cyclades. If you’ve been in the board game trenches as long as I have, that name should stir up some memories. At first glance, the game appears like your typical “dudes on a map” genre where you move little dolls around and roll dice to see who wins fights. But Cyclades had one twist that set it apart: auctions.

You had to win auctions to do basic actions, whether it’s moving your ships or recruiting new soldiers. This easily understandable system made players feel as cunning and crafty as the gods themselves. For a moment, Cyclades held the spotlight and had two expansions. As time moved on, new games like Inis and Kemet stormed in, forcing Cyclades to retreat out of the public eye.

A Titan Returns

Now it is 2025 and in this wonderful wave of reprinting long-forgotten board games, Cyclades rises from its grave and howls for attention. However, this isn’t a mere reprint; it’s a remaster that promises streamlined gameplay and combines the best parts of both expansions into one consistent experience.

Does it work? The short answer is yes. Let’s get into the long answer.

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