Board and Dice
Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age
Rise as the Leader of Europe’s First Civilization!
Take control during a turning point in ancient history, when the foundations of the Minoan society are being laid on the island of Crete. In Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age, you assume the leadership of a rising Minoan house, determined to guide your people to prominence and earn recognition as the high ruler of the land.
The game unfolds across four rounds, each filled with critical decisions. You’ll develop settlements, erect cultural landmarks, establish trade exchanges, and defend your domain from external threats. Every action shapes the future of your clan and moves you closer to dominance.
But success requires more than expansion. Assign dice to activate core actions, progress along key development tracks, and coordinate with your clan’s advisors. Build a powerful tableau by unlocking decree cards that grant you unique effects and bonuses throughout the game.
Ages 14+
1-4 players
90-150 minute play time
Contents:
1 double-sided Main board
5 Action board overlays
Map overlay sheet
1 First Player marker
4 double layered Player boards
72 Age I Decree cards
72 Age II Decree cards
9 Starting cards
3 double-sided Trading Post tiles
15 Blue Trade Bonus tiles
15 Red Trade Bonus tiles
20 City Foundation tiles
14 Vase tiles
54 Good tiles
54 Temporary Good tiles
9 Age I Barbarians tiles
11 Age II Barbarians tiles
5 Special Ability tiles
5 Action Bonus tiles
52 Coins (40 of value 1 and 12 of value 5)
52 Military (40 of value 1 and 12 of value 3)
4 +100/+200 VP tiles
17 dice (4 red, 4 blue, 4 yellow, 5 gray)
8 player aids
In each of 4 player colors:
3 Cities
3 Towers
3 Merchants
4 Farms
10 Armies
1 Income marker
1 Scoring marker
1 Ability marker
3 Progress markers
3 Objective markers
4 dice containers
UPC/ISBN: 6425453001741
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