Cyclades Review - with Tom Vasel

[atzerath]

what about the expansion????

i've got the base board game but i think it lacks depth...it's a great game and one of my favourites but i feel like there could be way more options...

[XxGoNiaNoSxX]

I bought it last week and I've already played it like 10 times... I think the game is very balanced! I can't wait for an expansion... Or a sequel... Something like: "The Peloponissos" :D

Everything that has to do with Greek History and Mythology... I believe that it's very intresting for board games!!!

[loonycushion]

the guy looks like one of the creatures from this game. the prehistoric man perhaps:))

[solomani]

Recommended for kids? Say 6 year olds?

[XShrike0]

Sounds interesting but, I am a little leery about playing games that won't end. I guess endless risk games have scarred me.

[authentictikitang]

By the way, you pronounce "Cyclades" as "Sik-la-deez", not "Sci-claydz"

[LondonEochaid]

@authentictikitang: Actually it's pronounced "sick - lads" 

[authentictikitang]

@LondonEochaid

No, it's categorically *not* "sick-lads" - the Greek word is: Κυκλάδες and you always pronounce the ε as "ee". Thus, "sick-la-deez".

[LondonEochaid]

@authentictikitang: I agree that in Greek the name is pronounced “Kick–Lad- Ease”, but in English it's pronounced “Sick-lads”. Just go to the free dictionary and look for yourself

[authentictikitang]

@LondonEochaid: My friend, I followed your advice and went to The Free Dictionary (.com) and typed in "Cyclades". There is an audio-clip that allows you to hear the pronunciation. It is in fact "Sick-La-Deez". Check it out.

[LondonEochaid]

@authentictikitang: both the audio clip and the phonetic retranscrption say it's "Sick-lads", although the greek-inspired "Kikladhes" form is pronounced "Kick-lad-ease". No offence, but the greek pronounciation did not inspire the English one (neither the double K nor the long EE were passed on).

[Epistemophilos]

Your reviews are great - how about doing them in higher resolution?

[authentictikitang]

The initial hands slapping on the table, combined with "When I found out..." made me laugh out loud. Brilliant intro!

[sizzleplatter2]

@authentictikitang Made me immediately hit stop

[Kozaack]

I'm definitely getting this one in july.

[Boardgameblogger]

Seems to have a lot of really neat mechanics , thanks for the great review Tom!

[DeepSpaceFreelancer]

First of all, the Kraken is not Greek mythology;

Secondly I do not know. I was attracted to this game, but at Essen 2009 fall very quickly, I do not know why... Somebody told me that is flat.

However I never played it, so I will try it.

[RewInMotion]

So that's Poseidon, then we look at Aries, Ohhhh ... god of war ... 5:15

[Darklordbrink]

This looks like an amazing game. The only thing I don't like is the exact set up for each game. I think when I play it, I'm going to use the Risk rule and let people just claim 2 islands.

[finalboss421]

I want this now!!!! Thanks Tom!

[Lordmordisquitox]

Added to my to get list for Essen 2010

[FalcoII]

Instead of release the kraken i would shout: "shut the door" :)

[jonanjello]

oh gods, don't make me purchase yet another cool looking gam! This looks fabulous. Thanks for reviewing and the information.

[WelcomeToZomboCom]

still in the God of War 3 vibe? :)

[wr00t]

Looks like an interesting hybrid. I like to add some different mechanics to usual euro style. Nice touch with the not rounded coins, indeed. And in general this themes drives me. Antics, gods, Ares! :)) I see why it was so hot on BGG recently.

[steesefactor]

"What use are philosophers? Nothing!"

Wish someone had told me that before I entered University...

[wr00t]

@steesefactor you only have to find another 3 philosophers :) Oh, or better 7 and then you will win "the game" ;)

[JWentu]

@steesefactor

Yeah, useless... but build just four of them (8 coins, 2 turns with Athena) and you have a metropolis, half victory

[PlayerOPS]

@steesefactor If you are in your master level, then you can and will be able to understand what a philosopher is. Many BA students do not understand what a philosopher is and does.

[sloppymantis]

@steesefactor no. that is wrong. philosopher helps minds. all experience comes from mind. it is not for money profit, but tor true profit. those who are wise find bliss through truth.. but not for fools who toil over merits, staus and material objects.

[elocfreidon]

Thanks for reviewing this. I was looking for a game of this style.

[Madisonmofo]

I got a game of this in two weeks ago. I wasn't terribly impressed. The monsters added a bit too much chaos and there was a huge beat on the leader element. I'd like to play it again before I make a more final judgement and assign it a BGG rank.

[dk9999]

ahhh... components

[MathieuVIII]

Yeah, this game looks great but seems also fun!

[KAN19755]

wow i think i am going to buy this game it's fun that i was seeing at my local store and just ignore it:d