Agamemnon

Selected byPaste Magazineas a Top 10 board game of 2016. Components: One double-sided playing board, 30 Playing tiles, 60 Strings of fate, 4 Loom tiles, 2 player aids, Rulebook Number of players:2 Players Playing time: 15-30 minutes Ages: Ages 12 and up None can defy Fate but the gods themselves. Driven by the ambition of their king, the Greeks have arrived on the shores of Troy. Some seek power; some seek revenge, while others seek the great moment in battle that will define their place in history. From veteran designer G nter Cornett,Agamemnonis a fast-paced strategy board game in which two players take the roles of ancient Greek gods during the Trojan War. By tactically deploying warriors to where they're needed across the board, each player may influence the final outcome of the battles famously detailed in Homer'sIliad. Some areas will be decided by the strength of your warriors, some by sheer weight of numbers, and others by the inspiration your heroes provide.