Cyclades: Ancient Ruins

Hey everyone! Check out this tip to spice up your Cyclades games: Ancient Ruins! This little gem is a promotional pack designed to give the base game an extra kick, especially if you enjoy expanding your options. The concept is straightforward: two new ruin tokens and monument cards to spread across the map. Whoever picks Apollo in the offering phase gets to choose where these ruins appear, adding a strategic touch right from the start. But hey, if more than one player picks Apollo, the one with the prosperity marker decides.

The twist is that when you conquer an island with one of these ruins, you draw a special monument card. This card is yours, giving you the chance to build that specific monument on that island. And the coolest part: only you can build it there! If another player comes along and takes the island, they get the monument and the card too, and then it's their turn to act. Built the monument? Awesome! The ruin and the card are removed from the game, making way for new strategies. It's a neat way to add another objective and a bit of unpredictability without overcomplicating the rules we already love about Cyclades. Perfect for those who want a little variety and to make their games even more dynamic!