Mythic Battles Pantheon

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Gods, mortals, monsters and heroes clash in the ruins of post-apocalyptic Ancient Greece

Mythic Battles Pantheon is set in a post-apocalyptic Ancient Greece where the gods are still powerful beings, but shadows of their former selves. Fragments of their divine power - known as Omphalos - are scattered about the Earth and are the focus of a new power struggle. Whichever god can collect sufficient Omphalos to regain their former power stands to lead a new Pantheon reshaped in their image. To complicate matters, the cataclysmic events have emptied the Underworld, unleashing Titans, monsters and heroes of Greek legend, all of whom are participants in the new struggle for power.

As my opponent Pete and I were both new to Mythic Battles we chose to play the introductory scenario in the 'Getting Started' book included in the core box set. This covers the basic rules and pits father against son in the form of Zeus vs Ares in a bid to collect and absorb two Omphalos, or destroy their opponent to win the game. Both gods were assisted by a small band of heroes, monsters and troops. Zeus was backed up by a unit of Spartans and the Hydra. Ares was accompanied by a unit of Hoplites and the hero Achilles.

Zeus  - "Spartans? Where are the other 297?"

We played a couple of games and drew at one game each. As they were learning games, we probably messed up a few of the rules but we had a blast all the same. I'll admit that I wasn't sure I'd like this game. I've mentioned before that it was the miniatures that attracted my attention and the boardgame was of secondary importance. A couple of games has changed all that. Although we only just scratched the surface, I can see a lot of tactical options and depth to the game. It doesn't hurt that the game components are well produced and ooze quality too. All in all I'm very happy with Mythic Battles Pantheon and am looking forward to further games (with the hope that I won't have to wait another 12 months for my next game).  

"Why couldn't we just have a cat or a dog like ordinary folks?"

Ares was having another of his infamous temper tantrums...