Giasone e gli Argonauti
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You roll the dice. Allocate resources. Face the impossible. And when you conquer the Golden Fleece, you realize the true victory was the journey.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
The myth of the Argonauts becomes a solo tabletop experience
Designed by Tyler J. Brown and illustrated by DavidSchneiderArt, Jason and the Argonauts transforms classical epic into a card and dice game. The legendary journey to Colchis, the Oracle's prophecies, the Harpies, the Symplegades rocks, the fire-breathing bulls: every mythological challenge takes shape in a structured confrontation to be faced alone, as Jason.
You roll the dice, allocate them to overcome impossible trials, manipulate the results to survive. Each boss battle is a tactical puzzle where the wrong die roll can cost you victory, but resource management and ability timing make all the difference. Between clashes, the Journey cards present you with stormy seas, pirates, divine interventions. Only by conquering the Golden Fleece and returning home can you engrave your name among the immortal heroes of Greece.
What they say abroad
An epic journey that tests every decision, from the first dice roll to the last.
— FroGames
Greek mythology has never been so tactical and so narrative at the same time.
— FroGames
Jason and the Argonauts
Designed entirely for solo play: every boss, Journey card, and mechanic is conceived for a complete single-player experience. There is no multiplayer mode; it's pure solo from the start.
FrogScore · FroGames editorial rating · based on rules, international reviews, and play sessionsYour Journey
What you find inside the box
Boss battle cards
Every epic challenge is a card: Harpies, Symplegades, fire-breathing bulls of Colchis. Each with unique mechanics to decipher and overcome.
Journey Cards
Between bosses, unpredictable events: storms, pirates, divine interventions. Each card changes your path to Colchis.
Dice
You roll, allocate, manipulate. Dice are your primary tool for facing challenges. Every face counts, every choice matters.
Lore Cards
Narrative texts that recount the myth as you play. They are not just atmosphere: they immerse you in the journey of Jason and the Argonauts.
In an hour, you'll have faced mythological monsters, stormy seas, and the fury of the gods. And perhaps, just perhaps, you'll have conquered the Golden Fleece.
A game in five acts
What happens at the table
Not the rules. The experience.
The Oracle speaks
Read the prophecies, choose your route. The first lore cards immerse you in the myth. You know where you need to go, but not how hard it will be to get there. You prepare the dice, arrange the cards. The journey begins.
The first storm
A Travel card reveals the first obstacle. Stormy seas, pirates assaulting the ship. You roll the dice, trying to manage the situation. It's not a boss yet, but it already makes you realize how fragile your position is.
The impossible boss
The Harpies, or the Symplegades, or the fire-breathing bulls. Each boss is a tactical puzzle to solve: you allocate dice, use hero abilities, try not to waste resources. One wrong roll and you lose your turn. The pressure mounts.
The impossible moment
You're one die roll away from failure. You've exhausted your best abilities. You roll, and the result is exactly what you needed. Or not. In either case, this is the moment you'll remember.
The journey home
The Golden Fleece is yours. You return to Iolcus, read the epilogue of your quest. You won, or you fell short. But in both cases, you lived the myth firsthand.
How to play
The flow of each round
A round is a confrontation against a challenge or a boss: you roll, allocate, resolve, survive.
You roll your pool of dice. Each face represents a possible action: attack, defense, manipulation, special abilities.
Decide where to place each die to overcome the challenge. Some slots require precise values, others combinations. Every choice is a trade-off.
You activate lore cards, hero abilities, manipulate the remaining dice. This is the phase where tactics truly make a difference.
If you overcame the challenge, you advance. If not, you take damage, lose resources, or worse. Each boss has unique punitive mechanics.
Why it's different from others
Six mechanics that make a difference
Structured Boss battles
Each boss is a card with unique mechanics. It's not just "deal more damage than the boss": you have to solve a different tactical puzzle every time. The Harpies punish those who waste dice, the Symplegades require perfect timing, the fire-breathing bulls burn your resources.
Tactical dice allocation
It's not just rolling and hoping. Where you place each die matters. Each slot on the boss or card has precise requirements, and you have to choose whether to spend immediately or save for later. Resource management is the key to victory.
Narrative lore cards
Lore cards are not just flavor text. They tell you the myth as you play, but also have activatable mechanical effects. Each card is a piece of Jason's story and an ability that can save you in battle.
Unpredictable journey
Between one boss and the next, Travel cards change the path. Stormy seas, pirates, divine interventions: each event is a micro-challenge that consumes resources and puts pressure. You never know what awaits you next.
Dice manipulation
You have tools to change the results: cards, abilities, special slots. Luck is there, but it doesn't dominate. An experienced player knows how to turn a mediocre roll into a victory.
Epic victory, narrative defeat
Conquering the Golden Fleece and returning home is difficult. Every game is a real challenge, and losing never feels random. You always know why you fell, and next time you know what to do better.
How it ends
How to win and how to lose
Victory is conquering the Golden Fleece and returning to Iolcus. Defeat is falling before that.
Victory
- You overcome all boss battles on the journey to Colchis
- You conquer the Golden Fleece in the final challenge
- You return home by completing the return journey without falling
Defeat
- You run out of vital resources during a boss battle
- You take too much cumulative damage from Travel cards
- You fail a critical challenge that immediately ends the game
A mythological solo boss-battler that elegantly balances tactics and narrative. Each game is an epic journey, each victory hard-earned. If you want to experience the myth of Jason firsthand, this is the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about Jason and the Argonauts
How long does a complete game last?
A complete run takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on how quickly you defeat bosses and how many Travel cards you draw. The first few games are slower because each boss introduces new mechanics to learn.
Is it really for one player only, or can more people play?
It is designed entirely for solo play. There is no cooperative or multiplayer mode. The entire game structure revolves around the single-player experience, so it's intended for those looking for an adventure to face alone.
How much does luck factor into dice rolls?
Dice matter, but you have many tools to manipulate them: lore cards, hero abilities, special slots. An unlucky roll can complicate things, but rarely condemns you. Tactical resource management makes the real difference.
Do I need to know the myth of the Argonauts to appreciate it?
No. The lore cards tell the story as you play, so even those starting from scratch experience the myth step by step. If you already know the myth, you'll appreciate the references and thematic challenges even more.
Is it available in Italian?
No, this edition is in English. The texts on the lore cards are narrative and require a good understanding of the language. The game mechanics, however, are based on symbols and dice, so once the rules are learned, the flow is visual.
Jason and the Argonauts is a solo board game designed by Tyler J. Brown and published by Envy Born Games. For 1 player, ages 14+, duration 45-90 minutes. Main mechanic: dice rolling and allocation in a boss-battler style. Each game is a mythological journey where you face epic challenges like the Harpies, the Symplegades rocks, and the fire-breathing bulls of Colchis. Lore cards tell the myth as you play, Travel cards introduce unpredictable events, and each boss battle is a tactical puzzle to solve with dice management and perfect timing. Win by conquering the Golden Fleece and returning home. English edition, available on FroGames.it.
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