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Legends of Hellas · Part II

Age of Pericles

Age of Pericles places the weight of democratic decisions on your shoulders. Guide Athens through its golden age — build the Delian League, fund the Parthenon, recruit history’s greatest minds, and navigate the treacherous politics of the Classical world.

2–4Players
90–150Minutes
14+Age
Game DesignTamas Olah, Adam Urban
Graphic DesignHanga Ritzl, Viktor Takacs
ArtHanga Ritzl, Marti Toth
CampaignGamefound 2026
PublisherApeiron Games
SeriesLegends of Hellas II
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Age of Pericles — 3D box render
Why This Game

What Makes Age of Pericles Unique

Age of Pericles — player board
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The Weight of Democratic Decisions

Every turn, you carry the burden of governance. Vote in the Assembly, rally factions, and build consensus — or exploit the institutions for personal ambition. Democratic power is the engine of Athens, and every decision you make shapes the city’s fate and your legacy.

Age of Pericles — the Delian League
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Build — and Control — the Delian League

Project Athenian power across the Aegean by binding city-states to the League. Collect tribute, garrison allies, and deploy the fleet — but remember that hegemony breeds resentment. Manage the League’s tensions or watch it fracture at the worst possible moment.

Age of Pericles — 15 historical character cards
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15 Titans of the Classical World

Pericles, Aspasia, Socrates, Alcibiades, Sophocles, Phidias — fifteen figures who shaped Athens each bring unique abilities to the game. Recruiting the right character at the right moment is a strategy in itself. History is not just the backdrop; it is the mechanical engine.

Age of Pericles — the Parthenon
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The Golden Age, Rigorously Reconstructed

Classical Athens at its peak: the Parthenon rising on the Acropolis, the Panathenaea festival, the Pnyx buzzing with debate. Every mechanic encodes a historical relationship. The game teaches as it plays — built on the same obsession with accuracy that defined Pillars of Heracles.

Character Cards

History's Greatest Athenians

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The Series

Legends of Hellas

A trilogy across the long arc of Greek history.

Three eras, three games, one civilisation. Each title stands alone — together, they trace Hellas from her first colonies to the conquests that scattered her language across half a world.

Pillars of Heracles — cover art I
Archaic Greece · 8th–5th c. BCE
Pillars of Heracles
Lead a Greek city-state to glory across the ancient Mediterranean.
Published · Available now
Age of Pericles — cover art II You are here
Classical Athens · 5th c. BCE
Age of Pericles
The weight of democratic decisions on your shoulders.
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Sons of Heracles — cover art III
Hellenistic Conquest · 4th c. BCE
Sons of Heracles
Alexander marches east — and Greece becomes the world.
In development
Historical World

The Golden Age of Athens

The 5th century BCE was Athens at its most brilliant and most fragile. Under Pericles, the city transformed from a victorious but scarred polis into the cultural and political capital of the Greek world. The Parthenon rose on the Acropolis. Tragedy was born in the Theatre of Dionysus. Philosophy walked the streets of the Agora.

At the same time, power demanded tribute. The Delian League — built to resist Persia — became an instrument of Athenian empire. Allies paid for a navy they could not refuse. The treasury moved from Delos to Athens. Power concentrated. And resentment spread across the Aegean.

Age of Pericles captures this duality. The city you build is a marvel. The empire you command is a trap. Every hegemony card you hold brings you closer to supremacy — and closer to the reckoning that history records.

A full historical prelude by an independent classical historian will be published with the campaign rulebook.

The Parthenon — heart of Age of Pericles
The Parthenon · Symbol of Athenian Hegemony
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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Game
What is Age of Pericles about?

Age of Pericles is a strategy board game set in Classical Athens at the height of its power. Players navigate the democratic institutions of the city-state, build the Delian League across the Aegean, and recruit 15 historical characters. The core experience is the weight of democratic decision-making — every vote, every alliance, every tribute matters.

How many players, and how long does it take?

Age of Pericles is designed for 2–4 players with an estimated play time of 90–150 minutes. It is built for high replayability — no two games will arc the same way.

Do I need to have played Pillars of Heracles first?

No. Age of Pericles is a fully standalone game. It is Part II of the Legends of Hellas trilogy, but each game stands completely on its own. That said, if you love historical strategy games, Pillars is well worth your time.

What is the complexity level?

Age of Pericles is aimed at medium-to-heavy strategy gamers who want thematic depth without needless complexity. If you enjoy Concordia, Hegemony, or 7 Wonders, the weight will feel right.

Campaign & Availability
When does the Gamefound campaign launch?

The campaign is expected in 2026. Follow the project on Gamefound to be notified the moment it goes live.

Will there be a deluxe or collector’s edition?

Campaign editions and add-ons will be announced when the campaign launches. Follow on Gamefound to be the first to know — and to get access to any early-backer exclusives.

Can retailers place pre-orders?

Yes — Apeiron Games works with distribution partners and welcomes trade enquiries. Please contact us to discuss trade terms and availability in your territory.