Attika: Rules for the Game

Welcome! I’m here to guide you through the intriguing world of Attika and its gameplay. So, let’s dive in and explore the rules of this captivating game!

Objective

The objective of Attika is to build magnificent cities in ancient Greece, while strategically connecting buildings and expanding your civilization. Your goal is to be the first player to complete ten different buildings or establish connections to your opponent’s capital.

Game Setup

Before you embark on this exciting journey, you need to set up the game. First, place the game board in the center of the table. Each player selects a color and takes their set of building tiles, numbered 1-30.

Now, it’s time to determine who goes first. Shuffle the building tiles and have each player draw one. The player who draws the lower numbered tile takes the first turn.

Next, you’ll need to place your starting building and temple. Each player places their starting building on an empty space on the game board. Additionally, each player places their temple on one of the starting spaces.

Gameplay

Now that you’re all set up, it’s time to begin playing Attika! On your turn, you may perform three actions: build, draw, and use god power.

Building is a fundamental action in Attika. By using building tiles from your set, you can create new structures and expand your city. To build, simply place a building tile adjacent to one of your existing buildings or temples. You can connect buildings both vertically and horizontally, but you cannot place a tile diagonally.

If you don’t have a suitable building tile to play, you can draw a tile from the stack. Be cautious, though, because drawing tiles will deplete your resources.

In Attika, each player has their own god power. You can use your god power to take a special action, gain additional resources, or disrupt your opponent’s plans. Each god power can only be used once per turn, so choose your moments wisely.

Winning the Game

To win Attika, you must establish connections to your opponent’s capital, or you must be the first to complete ten different buildings. If you achieve either of these objectives, congratulations! You’ve triumphed in the fascinating world of ancient Greece!

That’s all there is to know about playing Attika. Now, it’s time to gather your friends, immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Greece, and create magnificent civilizations in this marvelous game.

In this game, you and I are in charge of building our own Greek city-states. We have to find space on the peninsula to construct important structures like temples, theaters, oracles, harbors, vineyards, and more.

But here’s the catch – we need to be quick to grab the best land for ourselves while making sure our opponents don’t get their hands on prime building spots.

Building is expensive, so we’ll have to save money by using the peninsula’s natural resources. And if we plan our construction in the right order, we might even be able to build for free!

Now, let’s talk about what you’ll find in the game. You’ll have 22 game board tiles to create your city-state. There are also shrines, amphorae, player storage boards, building tiles, and landscape cards. These components will help you in your quest to build the most magnificent city-state in Greece!

When we set up the game, we’ll need to follow the instructions provided. But don’t worry, it’s not too complicated. Just gather all the components, arrange the game board tiles, and get ready to embark on a thrilling construction journey.

So, are you ready to become a master city-builder? Let’s start playing and see who can create the most prosperous and awe-inspiring Greek city-state!

When starting the game, the first thing you need to do is take out the game board tiles, building tiles, and shrines from their frames. Make sure to be careful when doing this.

Next, assemble the 4 shrines by putting together their 2 parts. This step is important, so pay attention to the instructions provided.

Now it’s time to shuffle the game board tiles. Once you’ve shuffled them, place the tiles face down in a stack away from the center of the table.

Depending on the number of players, draw either 4, 6, or 8 game board tiles. These tiles should be placed face up in the middle of the table. Take a look at the example below to see how they should be arranged.

Okay, so here’s what you need to do to get started with the game:

Depending on how many people are playing, you’ll need to set up 2, 3, or 4 shrines next to the game board tiles.

Now, take the amphora and put it off to the side in a pile.

Next, each player should pick a color and put their matching player board in front of them.

Make sure to grab all 30 building tiles in your chosen color.

By the way, just to keep things simple, we’ll call all the tiles “buildings,” even if they’re actually things like corn fields, ships, or roads.

Take the 6 main buildings with the black symbol on the back, shuffle them facedown, and put them in a stack next to your player board.

Now, shuffle the rest of your 24 building tiles, also facedown. Split them into three stacks of 8 buildings each, and put them facedown next to your player board.

Finally, draw the top building from each of your 4 stacks and place them face up in their corresponding spaces on your player board.

Here’s how to play:

First, shuffle the 60 landscape cards and put them face down nearby, away from the middle of the table.

Now, let’s choose who will go first. The starting player will start by drawing 4 landscape cards to make up their starting hand. The player on their left will draw 5 cards, the next player will draw 6 cards (if there are 3 or 4 players), and the last player will draw 7 cards (if there are 4 players).

Your Goal

The winner is the first player who:

I can choose to put all 30 of my buildings on the game board or
I can connect any two temples with my buildings

How to Play the Game

Alright, let’s get started! The first person takes their turn, and then we’ll continue clockwise.

When it’s your turn, you have two choices: you can either draw two new buildings or build three buildings from your player board.

Draws

If you choose to draw, simply pick one building from any of your building stacks and take a look at it.

When I want to build something, I have two options. If I’m willing to pay the cost, I can build it and place it on the game board. But if I don’t want to spend the money, I can just place it on my player board instead. It’s a simple decision, but it can have a big impact on my strategy.

Whenever I choose the draw action, I get to do it twice. This gives me the opportunity to gather more resources or cards, which can be really helpful in the game. It’s like getting two actions for the price of one!

Building is an important part of the game. It allows me to expand my options and make my strategy more effective. Plus, it’s always satisfying to see my creations come to life on the game board.

So next time I’m playing, I’ll remember to consider the cost and benefits of building. It might be the key to my success!

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When I play the game, I get to pick one building from my player board and put it on the game board. Of course, I have to pay the cost of the building, too.

When I decide to build something, I actually get to do it three times. That’s pretty cool!

Once I’ve drawn two times or built three times, my turn is over. It goes by pretty quickly.

Oh, and one more thing to remember: I can’t draw cards and build things in the same turn. I have to pick one or the other.

Time to Draw Landscape Cards!

When can I get landscape cards?

You can choose to skip drawing or building actions to get landscape cards. For each action you skip, you can draw 1 landscape card and add it to your hand.

For example: Let’s say you’re playing as the Sparta player. On your turn, you decide to build a fortress on the game board. Instead of doing more builds, you can draw 2 landscape cards and add them to your hand. If you had used a draw action and drawn a fortress, you would only be able to draw 1 landscape card.

If you decide to skip all draw and build actions, you can draw 3 landscape cards.

Hey there!

I wanted to share some important information with you about the game. It’s all about understanding the rules and making the right choices. Let’s dive in!

First, let’s talk about landscape cards. After you’ve taken all the actions you want, you’ll need to draw landscape cards. Remember, you can’t draw them before taking other actions. And don’t worry about running out of room in your hand, there’s no limit!

Now, what happens when we run out of landscape cards? Well, it’s simple – we just shuffle the discarded cards and use them as the new supply. A fresh start, you see?

Building Rules

Building Space

So, where can you build a building? Anywhere on the game board, my friend! Landscape symbols or not, as long as the space is empty and doesn’t already have a building or shrine. It’s all fair game!

Building Cost

Now, what about the cost of a building? Well, the building tile itself and your player board will show you the cost in landscape symbols. Keep an eye on those!

When you build a structure in the game, the cost can be reduced based on the landscape symbols you have. This includes both the symbol on the space where you’re building and any symbols on the empty spaces next to it.

To pay for the remaining cost, you’ll need to use landscape cards from your hand. Just place them face up in the discard pile.

If you don’t have the exact landscape cards you need, you can play any 2 landscape cards instead.

Building Without Any Cost

If you build the structures in the correct order, you can actually build them for free!

The arrows on the player boards show the order in which you can build for free. Here’s how it works:

– First, the building that has an arrow pointing to it must already be on the game board.

– Once you have that building, you can build the one pointed to by the arrow right next to it, without paying anything.

Let me give you an example: If you’re playing as the Corinth player, you can build a tower right next to your fortress for free. The fortress on your player board points to the tower, so you don’t have to spend any resources to build it.

However, there are some situations where you can’t build for free:

– If the tower has already been built and you want to build the fortress, you can’t do it for free.

– If you’ve already built the quarry and now want to build a tower, you can’t get it for free either.

– And finally, if you try to build a tower next to an opponent’s fortress, that’s not allowed.

Remember, these rules are important to follow when playing the game. Building for free can give you an advantage, but there are limitations to keep things fair and balanced.

Alright folks, let’s talk about building streets. It’s one of those things that we might not always think about, but it’s actually pretty important. So, what do you need to know about building streets? Well, I’ll break it down for you.

First things first, there’s no “right” way to build streets. There are different ways to approach it, and it really depends on what you’re looking for. Some streets are wider, some are narrower. It all depends on the needs of the community.

One thing that’s important to keep in mind is safety. When it comes to building streets, safety should always be a top priority. We want streets that are safe for everyone to use – whether you’re walking, biking, or driving. That means having proper signage and signals, crosswalks, and sidewalks. Safety first, folks!

Another thing to consider when building streets is the environment. We want to minimize our impact on the environment as much as possible. That means using materials that are eco-friendly, like recycled asphalt or permeable pavement. It also means considering things like drainage and stormwater management. We want streets that are good for the planet, too!

Lastly, we have to think about practicality. When it comes to building streets, we want to make sure they’re practical and efficient. That means considering things like traffic flow, parking options, and accessibility. We want streets that make it easy for people to get around and that serve the needs of the community.

So, there you have it – a brief overview of what to consider when building streets. It’s not always an easy task, but by keeping safety, the environment, and practicality in mind, we can create streets that work for everyone. Happy building!

To create a street in the game, you need to use 5 landscape cards. The cost of building the street is reduced by the landscape symbol on the space where you’re building and by the symbols on the adjacent spaces.

You have the option to build a street for free if you place it next to one of your existing streets.

For instance, let’s say you’re building your first street and the space requires 2 mountains and 2 water. You only need to pay one landscape card of your choice. Later on, if you decide to build another street adjacent to your first one, you won’t have to pay anything for it.

What Is a Settlement?

So, you want to know what a settlement is? Well, it’s basically when a player has a bunch of buildings all connected together that are the same color. When you start a settlement, it means you’re building a new building that isn’t touching any of your other buildings.

Starting a settlement isn’t as simple as just plopping down a building, though. You also have to pay a settlement cost, which is an extra price you have to pay in addition to the cost of the building itself. The settlement cost is equal to one landscape card for each settlement you already have.

Let me give you an example to make it clearer. Let’s say I’m playing as the Thebes player, and I already have two settlements. I decide to build a road somewhere, and then I want to start a new settlement that’s not connected to my other buildings. Guess what? I have to pay an extra two landscape cards as the settlement cost.

Oh, and here’s a little tip for you: if you connect two or more of your settlements with a building, it can actually reduce the settlement cost for future buildings. But here’s the tricky part: buildings that are only connected by a shrine don’t count as being in the same settlement.

Amphora: Building for Rewards

Hey there! Let me tell you about a game called Amphora. It’s pretty cool! In Amphora, buildings are divided into seven different groups, like defense or shipping.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. When you build buildings from one of your groups together, you earn a special reward called amphora. These amphoras can be super handy because you can use them to extend the length of your game turns when the time is just right.

Explore the Groups

Do you know which buildings belong to a specific group?

On our player boards, we have all the buildings of each group grouped together.

For example, the defense group consists of the quarry, fortress, and the two towers.

If you manage to build all the buildings of a group in a way that they are connected to each other on the game board, you get a reward of 1 amphora. You can choose to use it right away or save it for later in your play area.

Let me give you an example: The Corinth player builds their quarry in such a way that all 4 buildings in the defense group are connected. They take an amphora from the supply, put it in their play area, and continue with their turn as usual.

Now, what happens when we run out of amphorae: In that case, you will draw a landscape card and add it to your hand.

Extending the Game Turn: Unleash the Power of Choice

Hey there! I’m here to talk about the exhilarating concept of extending the game turn. I’ll explain how this idea can completely transform your gaming experience and empower you to make strategic decisions that can turn the tide of battle in your favor. So, are you ready to dive into this exciting journey with me? Let’s get started!

When you think about a game turn, what comes to mind? Is it a rigid, fixed moment where your options are limited? Well, think again! Extending the game turn is like opening a treasure chest bursting with possibilities. It allows you to go beyond the conventional boundaries and explore new depths of gameplay.

Picture this: you’re in the middle of an intense battle, and you find yourself facing a tough decision. Should you unleash a powerful attack on your opponent or hunker down and fortify your defenses? By extending the game turn, you can take a step back, assess the situation, and weigh the pros and cons of each choice.

The beauty of extending the game turn is that you gain the freedom to consider all your options. It’s like having your very own time machine, enabling you to rewind, fast forward, and pause the game at crucial moments. This flexibility empowers you to make well-informed decisions that can ultimately lead you to victory.

Moreover, extending the game turn unlocks a whole new level of depth and strategy. It allows you to carefully plan your moves, anticipate your opponent’s actions, and execute intricate strategies with precision. This element of control adds an exhilarating layer of excitement to the game, making every decision feel impactful and rewarding.

So, how can you extend the game turn? Well, it’s simple! Just keep in mind a few key factors. First, take your time and thoroughly analyze the situation. Consider all the variables at play and how they can influence your next move. Second, don’t be afraid to experiment and think outside the box. Sometimes, the most unexpected strategies can yield incredible results. Lastly, trust your instincts. Your gut feeling can be a powerful guiding force in making the right choices.

Remember, extending the game turn is your secret weapon to elevate your gaming experience. It’s a double-edged sword that can regenerate your enthusiasm and response to the game you love. By embracing this concept, you’ll unlock a whole new world of possibilities and embark on an exciting journey of endless discovery. So, what are you waiting for? Extend that game turn and let your inner gaming genius shine!

So here’s how it works: I put 1 amphora back in the supply, and then I have a choice. If I chose to draw, then I can take 1 more card. If I chose to build, then I can make 1 more construction. Simple enough, right?

But there’s more! I can also use an amphora to draw a landscape card. It’s like a little bonus. Just remember, I can’t draw or build anything after I’ve already drawn a landscape card. Gotta keep things fair.

Let me give you an example. Say I’m playing as the Corinth player and I draw a quarry and a tower. I’ll put 1 amphora back in the supply and then draw another building. And just for fun, I’ll put another amphora back in the supply and draw a landscape card. It’s all about finding the right balance.

Oh, and here’s a little tip: I can use as many amphorae as I want in a turn. It’s totally up to me. So if I earn more during my turn, I can use those too. It’s like having extra opportunities to make moves.

Expand Game Board

So, when can you expand the game board?

You can expand the game board when you draw the last building tile from one of your 4 building stacks. When this happens, you have two options. You can either place the tile on the game board by paying the building cost, or you can place the tile on your player board.

After you’ve made your choice and placed the tile, the next step is to draw a game board tile from the stack and add it to the game board. You have the freedom to place the tile in any orientation you like.

Now, where can you place the game board tile?

You must place the game board tile next to at least one other game board tile or next to a shrine. It’s important to note that you cannot place the tile in a way that leaves holes in the game board. Also, you cannot place a game board tile on top of a shrine or on top of another game board tile. However, you can immediately place buildings on any new game board tiles you add.

After all the game board tiles have been used: you keep playing without adding a new game board tile.

Game Over

Hey there! I’m here to explain how you can win the game. It’s pretty simple, really. All you have to do is either place all 30 of your buildings on the game board or connect any two shrines with a string of your connected buildings. The first player to achieve either of these goals wins the game!

Once a player wins, the game immediately comes to an end. Exciting, right?

Don’t Forget!

Now, I know it can be easy to forget a few things in your first game, so I’m here to remind you. Here are a few key points:

If you don’t have the exact landscape card you need, don’t worry! You can play 2 of any landscape card instead of just 1.

When you start a new settlement, remember that you’ll need to pay the new settlement cost on top of everything else.

Here’s a little bonus for you: when you build an entire group and it becomes connected, you’ll earn yourself 1 amphora. That’s pretty awesome!

Lastly, when you draw the last tile from a building stack, make sure to place a new game board tile. It keeps the game going smoothly.