Build your own ancient city in the elegant board game Akropolis from Lucky Duck Games. A smart blend of strategic planning, building upwards, and resource management delivers fast, exciting sessions for the whole family. Collect stone from quarries, construct houses, temples, markets, gardens, and barracks, and gain as much prestige as possible. An award‑winning game with a playtime of 20–30 minutes for 2–4 players aged 8+.
In Akropolis, you become architects of ancient Greece, squeezing the most out of limited resources. Place tiles cleverly on a hexagonal grid, use vertical levels to multiply points, and turn your city into the brightest polis on the Mediterranean coast. Each district type scores differently — and the order of tile selection affects both your options and your opponents’ tactics.
The game stands out for its accessibility and smooth turns, while still offering plenty of depth for experienced players. Efficient stone management is key: you gain stone from quarries and spend it to buy better tiles. Thanks to its short playtime, Akropolis is ideal for repeat plays and family game nights.
- Smart abstract strategy with city building and scoring by district types.
- Vertical construction: stacking tiles to higher levels yields stronger scoring.
- Quick sessions of 20–30 minutes, smooth turns, and minimal downtime.
- Family accolades: Best Family Game (UK Games Expo 2022), Tric Trac de Bronze.
- Great variability thanks to 61 city tiles and diverse tactical approaches.
Specifications
- Publisher
- Lucky Duck Games
- Player count
- 2–4
- Recommended age
- 8+
- Game length
- 20–30 minutes
- Rulebook language
- not specified
- Game awards
- Best Family Game (UK Games Expo 2022), Tric Trac de Bronze
- Box contents
- 61 city tiles, 4 starting tiles, 40 stones, first architect token, score pad, rulebook
- Game mechanisms
- tile placement, resource management, spatial planning
- Theme
- ancient Greece, city building
