Thebai
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Thebai – Strategies and Power in the Ancient City of Seven Gates
In Thebai , written by Dávid Turczi and published by Board & Dice, the myths and legends of ancient Greece come to life in a strategic board game for 1-4 players. Thebes is torn apart by the war between the sons of Oedipus, and as blood flows at the city gates, the nobles plot to rebuild the Cadmea and seize power. Will you lead your house to glory, or will you succumb to the fate imposed by the Fates?
Each round is divided into two crucial moments: action , where you use city dice and move your Archon to rebuild buildings, manage resources, and expand your influence; and fate , which introduces unexpected events and new scoring opportunities. You'll need to balance economy, religion, and military defense to ensure supremacy as the gods watch and enemies press at the gates.
Why Thebai Deserves a Place in Your Collection
- 🏛️ Epic setting : experience the drama of brothers Polynices and Eteocles and the legend of Thebes.
- 🎲 Worker placement with dice : every choice is a calculated risk that can turn the game around.
- ⚔️ Defense of the Seven Gates : Protect the city from the assault of enemy champions.
- 🙏 Divine favors and political intrigues : Use religion and noble influence to emerge.
- ♻️ High replayability : variable events and dynamic conditions make every game different.
With a running time of 90-150 minutes, Thebai offers a deep and immersive experience, perfect for those who love strategy games with a strong narrative. Every choice matters, every move can determine the downfall or rebirth of your city.
The fate of Thebes rests in your hands. Can you write a new legend, or will you be cursed by its history?
Thebai
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🐸 HOW TO PLAY
1. Nobles in the chaos of Thebes.
In Thebai, players take on the role of aristocratic families trying to lead the city during the fratricidal wars between the sons of Oedipus. While armies clash at the gates, within Cadmea, players must rebuild the citadel, manage resources, and gain political prestige.
2. The heart of the shift: action and destiny.
Each round is divided into two phases: in the Action phase you use a Citizen die to determine the strength of your moves and move your Archon around the Cadmea, carefully choosing which areas to rebuild or which activities to upgrade.
3. Build, trade and pray.
Your choices range from rebuilding parts of the citadel to reestablishing exports to praying to the Theban deities for benefits. Each decision shapes your strategy and brings you closer to new opportunities for scoring and influencing the city.
4. The trials of Fate.
In the Fate phase, events test your skill: battles at the seven gates affect the city's security and offer opportunities to earn points by protecting citizens or maintaining order. Knowing how to react to unexpected events is essential.
5. The glory of the victors.
After ten rounds, the final tally is made: whoever contributed most to the rebirth of Thebes, balancing reconstruction, trade, religion, and defense, obtains the most Victory Points and is crowned the city's new leader.
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57x89mm - Quantity 126
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Thebai
Solo Mode Thebai
War is fought outside the walls. True power is played within.
An epic management game of war, intrigue, and power in mythical Thebes.
Thebai – Rebuild the Citadel, Rewrite History
The streets of Thebes echo with prophecies and the clash of swords. Outside the walls, legendary heroes battle before the Seven Gates; within, nobles plot in the shadows.
In Thebai , you are not a leader but an influential mind who weaves the fate of the city: rebuild the Cadmea, make pacts with the gods and lead your family to power… while the blood of kings flows in the streets.
A game where glory is built with dice, but achieved with timing and ambition.
A mythological city builder by Dávid Turczi
Thebai is a strategic, solitaire board game , set in mythical Thebes during the fratricidal wars of Eteocles and Polynices.
Designed by Dávid Turczi , the brilliant mind behind titles such as Anachrony , Imperium and Tekhenu , the game offers a deep management experience where each round mixes dice placement, grid movement and tile placement .
As noble leaders, players must rebuild Cadmea, support the city with civic actions, interact with random events, and gain divine favor. The " citizen dice worker placement " mechanic forces tough tactical choices, while Fate phases can turn the tide of the game.
A title that combines mythology, politics and economic strategy , with a highly replayable modular structure and a solo mode for those who love cerebral solo challenges.
We saw it… and it captured us like a Greek tragedy 🐸
Thebai is a game that doesn't shout but whispers, and every whisper is political venom, tactical tension, a desire for domination.
We were struck by its elegant setting, far removed from the usual mythological clichés, and by the deep, thoughtful nature of its mechanics. Turczi's presence is felt in every choice: it's not a simple game, but every turn offers rewarding choices and tense scenarios.
If you love games where management is intertwined with narrative , where every round is a fight to survive (and excel), Thebai could become your new weakness.
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I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
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