How many players is Minos?

Minos plays with 2–4 players, ages 16 and up.

How long does Minos take to play?

A game of Minos takes 120 min, at medium complexity (2.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Minos rates 6.4/10 from 287 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / city building game built around area majority / influence, area movement, dice rolling.

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Minos (1991)

2–4 players · 120 min · age 16+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 120 min
Age: 16+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.4/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 16+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Minos

from rules: 4,000 years ago, Crete was ruled by Minos, son of Zeus and Europa. It was from his name that the current civilization was called "Minoan". It was the first advanced civilization in Europe. The game Minos takes you back in time; build your own trading empire by crossing the Mediterranean Sea with your ships and founding new settlements and trading centers.

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Ancient City Building Civilization Economic Fighting Nautical

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement · Designer: H. Jean Vanaise

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Minos FAQ

How many players is Minos?: Minos plays with 2–4 players, ages 16 and up.
How long does Minos take to play?: A game of Minos takes 120 min, at medium complexity (2.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Minos any good?: Minos rates 6.4/10 from 287 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / city building game built around area majority / influence, area movement, dice rolling.