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In ancient Crete, amidst the sun-drenched shores and the labyrinthine corridors of Knossos, the destiny of the Minoan civilization still hangs in the balance. As a member of one of the four prominent Minoan clans, your fate calls upon you to contend for the prestigious title of Minos, the ultimate leader of your people.

But remember unlike the tumultuous conquests of other civilizations, the Minoans are renowned for their pursuit of peace and prosperity. In this captivating journey, the essence of your quest lies not in the clash of swords, but in the art of governance and the cultivation of your clan’s unique identity.

As leaders of Minoan clans, players are responsible for the first European civilization. Build cities, monuments, and other structures, open new trade routes, expand and defend your land from invaders, plan your actions with your clan council, research and issue decrees so that your actions become more powerful than your opponents’! You have only four rounds to prove you are worthy of the legendary Minos title.

Draft and assign the dice to the programming board. Lower-value dice allow you to secure stronger actions, but higher values will help you climb tracks and gain their benefits. During the action phase, each player takes their dice in order from highest to lowest and performs the pre-planned actions. Players also build their tableau each card has an immediate effect and a triggered reward connected to the specific action or dice value that they can use to make the action more powerful. In addition, twice during the game, players receive victory points for their progress in civilization in the region.