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Poseidon (2010)

2–5 players · 90–120 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
90–120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.0/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 90–120 min.

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About Poseidon

Two to five players act as leaders of different peoples and command them to explore, send out fleets, build trading posts, and generate the highest possible profit. Poseidon contains most of the basics of 18xx games and due to the relatively short running time of two hours is as suitable for 18xx-newbies who want to explore this wonderful world as it is for experienced train gamers. The 18xx basics included are: 1) Instead of running a corporation, players control a country/p…

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EconomicMythologyNauticalTransportation

Mechanics: Commodity Speculation, Network and Route Building, Stock Holding · Designer: Helmut Ohley, Leonhard \"Lonny\" Orgler

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Poseidon FAQ

How many players is Poseidon?
Poseidon plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Poseidon take to play?
A game of Poseidon takes 90–120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Poseidon any good?
Poseidon rates 7.0/10 from 1,127 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / mythology game built around commodity speculation, network and route building, stock holding.