# Hercules

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #8958
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 20-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Fábio Lima
- **Artists**: Roman Kucharski
- **Publishers**: MEBO Games
- **Categories**: Ancient, Dice, Math, Mythology
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Race, Set Collection

## Verdict
A dynamic race of dice and math perfect for mythology fans.Very smooth dice mechanicsEngaging epic themeFast and family-friendlyClever dice manipulationRequires some mental agilityDice luck dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you love a good logic challenge mixed with an epic theme, get ready to become a legendary apprentice! In Hercules, you aren't the muscular hero, but the apprentice tasked with proving their worth by completing the famous Twelve Labors of the demigod. But don't be fooled: being the fastest in the race isn't enough; victory is decided by who is smartest with the math! This is a fast-paced race where you roll dice and perform mathematical operations to complete labors and earn bonuses. The gameplay flow is dynamic: first, you consult the Oracle (everyone rolls dice simultaneously), then you choose to either perform a Labor or Rest to recover, and finally, Pegasus moves to the next player to start the next round. The real secret sauce here is using cards of the Gods of Olympus and Hercules himself, which allow you to manipulate dice results by spending cubes or flipping cards face down. This adds a strategic layer of resource management that makes every round a crucial decision. The game ends when the first apprentice reaches Column 12, but the final winner is whoever accumulated the most points through cards, cubes, and mathematical bonuses. It's a snappy, perfect game for those who enjoy dice games with a clever twist, without requiring hours of rulebook reading.

## FAQ
### What is the recommended age?
8+ years old, but get ready for some math!

### How long does a game take?
It's quite fast, between 20 to 45 minutes.

### Is it a complex game?
Not at all, the weight is light (2/5), but it requires attention to math.

### How many players can play?
1 to 4 players, works great in any setup.

### Is it purely luck-based?
No, while dice are key, god cards allow you to manipulate the results.

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