The "Fabrika Igr" publishing house has opened pre-orders for the board game "Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age," designed for 1–4 players. It can currently be purchased for 3990 rubles, the "Dawn of Faith" expansion for 1890 rubles, and a bundle of the base game and expansion for 5190 rubles.
In this project, participants will lead one of the Minoan houses on ancient Crete and compete for the honorable title of Minos – the supreme leader of the people. Unlike warlike civilizations, the Minoans build their power not on conquests, but on the art of governance, peaceful development, and unlocking the unique capabilities of their lineage.
At the start of the game, each player receives a unique player board and starting cards – these determine the special abilities of their lineage, turn order, and initial resources. Players allocate dice to action rows, planning their moves for the round in advance. Dice with lower values allow for more powerful actions, while those with higher values allow players to advance on tracks and gain their benefits.
In the action phase, players play dice in order – from highest to lowest – and try to execute their planned steps. During the dice allocation stage, participants compete for advantageous positions: it is important to skillfully balance dice values and strategic goals to outwit opponents.
Players will have to play decree cards, build structures on the game board, activate bonuses, and develop their player board. Decree cards are an important element of the game: initially, they provide immediate bonuses, and at the end of the round, some of them can be moved to your palace, turning into permanent effects.
Twice during the game, participants receive victory points for the progress of their civilization, and at the end, all accumulated points are summed up – thus determining the winner. The "Dawn of Faith" expansion adds a divine element to "Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age": through offerings, players can gain the favor of the gods and strengthen their chances for the title of Minos.
Game trailer from the Board and Dice publisher's YouTube channel
New effects are activated through offerings or by using a special black die. When playing a gift effect, players choose one of three options for the selected god token, spend the required number of offerings, and discard decree cards to the discard pile. Delivery of the game and expansion is expected in November – December 2026.