Deus Ex Machina

Deus Ex Machina is a competitive board game designed for 2 to 4 players, immersing participants in the intrigues of ancient Greek mythology. Players assume the roles of Olympian gods, each striving for supremacy by manipulating heroes and orchestrating events from behind the scenes. The objective is to accumulate the most Glory Points by guiding heroes to complete quests, all while achieving secret personal goals.

Key Features:

• Innovative Hero Placement Mechanism: Players strategically position heroes to undertake quests, balancing their divine influence with the heroes' capabilities.
• Set Collection and Variable Player Powers: Each god possesses unique abilities, encouraging diverse strategies and dynamic gameplay.
• Open Drafting and Worker Placement: These mechanics require players to make tactical decisions, competing for resources and opportunities to advance their agendas.

Game Details:

• Designers: Harry Haralampidis, Lefteris Iroglidis, Konstantinos Iovis
• Publisher: Alcyon Creative
• Number of Players: 2–4
• Recommended Age: 10 and above
• Average Playtime: Approximately 35 minutes

In Deus Ex Machina, the ancient Greek world is under the dominion of the twelve Olympian gods—beings of immense power, yet susceptible to their own emotions and vices. They vie for supremacy, sometimes through brute force, such as hurling bolts of lightning, and at other times through cunning schemes. The gods engage in a contest of wits and tactics, manipulating mortals to do their bidding by offering promises of immortality and divine gifts or by imposing dreadful threats and curses. Heroes of ancient Greece are pitted against mythical creatures and challenges, gaining glory in the names of the gods who influence them.