I bought Cyclades with Titans due to this video and I wasn't disappointed. It's such a great game that will stand the test of time. I would say that 2 vs 2 team mode was horrible when I played it. The competitive mode is fantastic though. Also if you play with *3 players* make sure you try the variant where you all *take 2 gods* (only possible with Kronos from Titans). That way all the gods are available, the game is quicker, and you feel more in control of everything. I would just recommend using the expansion modules on the original board and then you get the best of both worlds and Poseidon isn't under-powered. If you play with the Monuments expansion this also speeds up the game in a really fun way by strongly encouraging players to construct buildings. Cyclades + Titans + Monuments is unbelievably fun! Easily worth the seemingly high price point. The components are gorgeous and it's not so difficult to teach to newcomers.

Good. I am glad to hear good things about this expansion. Thank you both for this timely and informative review.

haven't played the original game, but this game looks like a ton of fun. It fits in with my groups tastes, has that great theme of Greek Mythology, and hearing these two praise it so much just seals the deal. Think I'll pick up a copy sometime in the future

zee looks so much younger all shaven clean and trimmed close #manscaping

What are the chances that we'll ever get to see Zee's game room/collection?

Does this make Cyclades into "just another war game" ? I thought the slow burn off war was actually very tense and oddly "real", nothing like the feeling off impending doom when there's a huge army/fleet ready to attack and go into the bidding making sure you need to scheme it correctly...

Am I the only one who dies inside a little every time Tom does his "spill the box's content on the table" thing?

I think teams will be great for Cyclades, it is a planning game and the experienced players have a huge advantage. No problem just mix first time players with the old greeks!

Land ship at 3:99 XD

Metropoli, I believe.

So they didn't address the monsters not sticking around. I was hoping this expansion would allow for that like in Kemet. The titans and artifacts are great, but the one use monsters is still a drawback for me.

So, Tom, considering Cyclades didn't make your top 100 but Kemet did, will this expansion change that up this year? I realize it released around the same time you did your 2014 top 100, so I am wondering if the expansions will make a difference.

I feel indeed that this expansion change the game too much. Everything is cool and fine but it turns the game to a way a little more chaotical and into the war aspect. Zee is right, the base game is sloooow. But Hades changes the things quite well in my opinion. I would like an opinion from Hades also from you to guys :D Cause i think Hades is a must buy for the base Cyclades, it maintains the "slow motion" flavour of the game, but with Hade (the God itself i mean) it comes a bit of quickness and unpredictability in the conflicts. Besides i suggest Titans to who wanna make it more like a war game and less a management. That said, i really like the new stuffs like the 5 special metropolis and the artifacts, i would enjoy them in the game, but i think i'll pass on Titans

So do i need to buy cyclades and cyclades Titans to play this or does cyclades titans already include everything that you need to play?

does this expansion need the base game ? sorry im new in the hobby

I actually would suggest to play the game also with Hades! It has more things to keep track of, but they are not that many anyway and I don't see any problem, if you ever played a medium-heavy game. I trew all in and it was just BOOOM! I would be curious to know if Tom would enjoy Cyclades + Hades + Titans more than Kemet :)

I bought Cyclades with a $10 off coupon but I can’t find Titans in stock 🥺😢 I must stay vigilant!

Looks great, but boy is it expensive.

Does this solve the Cyclades' end problem? The ending is so unsatisfying. It is just, "Oh. You got your second Metropolis? You win."

Inis will replace both Kemet and Cyclades... easy to play and pick up, Deeper strategic planning, fighting, etc. PERIOD! Hands down. Any opinions or thoughts?

The expansion really looks cool and seems like it really fleshes out the overall game experience. However, the price point for this expansion is just way too much for me. This + base game on coolstuffinc rings in close to $90. I could pick up 2 or 3 games at that price. Gonna have to pass on this one.

I'm SOOO disappointed, Tom! Your components drop lack all of thrill because there was no slow motion effect.^^ :(