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Tyros (2002)

3–4 players · 90 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
3–4
Play time
90 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 3–4 players aged 10+ who like ancient games — medium-light complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About Tyros

The board shows the ancient Mediterranean area from Lebanon to the straits of Gibraltar. Each player receives a number of ships and cities. The map is divided into rectangles. Four starting rectangles are chosen by drawing location tiles. These areas are allocated one of the four differently colored types of empire counters. Each turn, players can play tiles corresponding to locations on the map. It's mandatory that these are next to tiles that already have an empire counter …

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Mechanics: Trading · Designer: Martin Wallace

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Tyros FAQ

How many players is Tyros?
Tyros plays with 3–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Tyros take to play?
A game of Tyros takes 90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Tyros any good?
Tyros rates 6.5/10 from 895 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / civilization game built around trading.