Dark times loom over the kingdom of Thebes. The blind, old king Oedipus left the throne in disgrace and asked Polynices and Eteocles, his own sons, to rule the city together.
But power corrupts and ancient feuds call for new blood to be spilled. Soon, Polynices finds himself leading an army from the rival city of Argos against his own brother.
The Theban nobles support Eteodles as he maintains precarious rule over Thebes. The young king calls for defenders to man the seven gates of the city, while the invaders' seven
champions lead the attack on the gates. Meanwhile, the famous citadel of Thebes, the Cadmea, lies in disarray, as it has fallen into disrepair since the days of Oedipus' father,
King Laius. It is as if the Fates themselves have lined everything up against the current rulers of Thebes!
In Thebai, players assume the role of influential leaders from noble families during the tumultuous late Bronze Age. Throughout the game players are tasked
with rebuilding the Cadmea, the citadel of Thebes, while restoring the city's exports, praying to the gods of the city, and protecting the lives of the citizens
as grand heroes spill each other's blood outside the gates.
In Thebai, you lead a noble house striving for power and favor in the mythological city of Cadmea - the beating heart of ancient Thebes. Shape the city through tile placement, raise hoplite warriors, and gain divine favor from two powerful gods, all while navigating an intense economic puzzle.
This is a deep, strategic Eurogame with no randomness in outcomes - instead of rolling dice, you upgrade them throughout the game to unlock long-term tactical benefits. Build a stronghold, repel invading threats, fulfill contracts, and optimize your endgame scoring. Every decision matters.
Game Components:
- 1 City board
- 7 Gate tiles
- 18 Grape tokens
- 4 Archon meeples
- 44 Contract cards
- 18 Bronze tokens
- 36 Player Cadmea tiles
- 1 Devotion board
- 14 Fate tiles
- 18 Pottery tokens
- 8 Devotion markers
- 4 Estate boards
- 24 Blessing tiles
- 12 Herald cards
- 4 Turn Order markers
- 14 Neutral Cadmea tiles
- 24 Metic tiles
- 10 Plaza markers
- 4 Scoring markers
- 8 Commander cards
- 9 Disruption cards
- 28 Citizen dice
- $ 100/200+ VP tiles
- 8 Commander standees
- 5 Disruption markers
- 16 Hoplite dice
- 8 Player Aids
- 8 Invader cards
- 1 4-player Council tile
- 12 Councilor tiles
- 37 Solo cards
- 1 Battle marker
- 24 Drachma tokens
- 16 Strategos tiles
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Hersteller:
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52-129 Wroclaw
Polen
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