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Cyclades: The Manticore
Requires:Cyclades
Designed by Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc
Published by Matagot
Expansion
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Ancient: Greece
Players
2-5
Play Time
90 min
Complexity
2.8 / 5
Rating
7.4
Community Snapshot
Medium complexity
~90 min
7.4 on BGG (430)
Categories
Designed for 2–5 players and playable in ~90 min, Cyclades: The Manticore delivers a medium experience that earned a 5.8 on BGG.
How It Plays
Area Majority / Influence
You're competing to have the most presence in key areas on the board — think of it like a friendly turf war.
Auction / Bidding
Players bid against each other for cards, tiles, or resources — knowing when to go big and when to fold is the key.
Dice Rolling
You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!
About This Game
The Manticore, a bonus card for Cyclades: Hades, included in Plato magazine #40 (October 2011). Effect of the card: the Manticore eliminates an opponent's hero! If a hero is on the same island as Chiron, it cannot be targeted by Manticore.
Source: BoardGameGeek