War: Batalhas Mitológicas

Grow Jogos e Brinquedos · Board game · 2012
3–4 · best 4 90 min Weight 2.3/5
6.7 rating Ludopedia
5.9 rating BGG
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6.7 rating Ludopedia
5.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you love the adrenaline of classic War and are a fan of Greek mythology, War: Batalhas Mitológicas is a perfect fit for your game nights!

Highlights
  • Enhanced War mechanics
  • Engaging mythological theme
  • Strategic divine powers
  • Mythical creatures in combat
  • Detailed miniatures
Keep in mind
  • Still relies on dice luck
  • Best with 4 players
  • Can be a bit long
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About the game
Get ready for an epic adventure where Ancient Greece becomes your battlefield! In War: Batalhas Mitológicas, Grow Jogos delivers a version of the classic War with a divine twist. Forget generals and tanks; here, you command armies of infantry and mythical creatures like centaurs and cyclops, all while the Olympian gods watch – and sometimes even interfere! The objective is the good old world domination: conquer territories, continents, or eliminate an opponent to prove your supremacy. The gameplay retains the essence you already know: exchange cards for warriors, deploy your forces, and attack adjacent territories. But wait, the novelties are the special spice! Each turn, you collect coins based on the temples and Mount Olympus you control, adding a strategic layer of resource management. And if you attack with a mythical creature? Prepare for a unique dice roll, with three d6 and one d8, discarding the lowest result for a more exciting combat. Oh, and we can't forget the favor of the gods! Pay a coin to Hades, and he can revive up to three of your fallen warriors. It's Greek mythology on your table, with miniatures and plenty of strategy for 3 or 4 players.
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Game: War (Grow Jogos) Series: Risk-Like
Publisher Grow Jogos e Brinquedos
Designer André Zatz, Sérgio Halaban
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can participate in War: Batalhas Mitológicas?
The game is designed for 3 to 4 players, with the experience tending to be more dynamic and complete with 4 participants.
What is the average duration of a game?
A game of War: Batalhas Mitológicas usually lasts between 90 and 90 minutes, but it can vary depending on player strategy and dice luck.
Is it a very complex game for beginners?
Despite the novelties, the core is classic War, so players familiar with it will pick it up quickly. For beginners, the complexity is medium, with easy-to-learn and memorize rules.
What are the main differences compared to traditional War?
The big differences are the mythological theme with creatures and gods, the coin mechanic for divine favors, and the special dice rolling for creatures, which add strategic and thematic layers.
Are the components of good quality?
Yes, the game comes with miniatures of armies and mythical creatures, which help immerse players in the theme and are a positive point for those who enjoy visual components.
Do I need to know Greek mythology to play?
Not at all! Knowledge of mythology is a fun bonus, but not a prerequisite. The abilities of the gods and creatures are explained in the game, so anyone can enjoy it.