The Best Of Greek Mythology Gaming

Written by Geekosity Staff

The Ancient Greeks were up there with the best when it came to storytelling. And with so many philosophers and writers, such as Sophocles and Homer, scribing stories that have stood the test of time, it’s not surprising that games have taken note.

The genre of Greek Mythology tends to crop up in games all over the place, from weird but riveting board games to video games and online slot games. So, if you’re a big fan of games set in ancient Grecian times, then read on.

Board Games

Elysium is a board game with a difference. Essentially, a set collecting and combinations game where players recruit cards that represent items, powers, heroes, and gods. These cards have many different powers, and you can create powerful combinations to earn gold and victory points.

There are five rounds in which players will try to transfer their cards to the Elysium and write personal Legends, which will then earn favor from the Gods. However, as they go to Elysium, most cards lose their power, and players will have to renounce some of their combinations! Confused?

Cyclades is a game where players bid for support from Zeus, Athena, Ares, Poseidon, and Apollo as they attempt to seize control of the Aegean islands. Players pay coins in each round to win the gods’ favor to use their powers to beat their opponents.

Cyclades also allows players to let loose some pretty nasty creatures like the Kraken or Cyclops. The powers each god grants relate to their own, so Poseidon, for example, will let players move and add ships, whereas Ares allows troops to move. To win, players must strategize about when and who they will bid on or else face being left with nothing but troops of enemies on their shores.

Video Games

Assassins Creed: Odyssey became an overnight classic and is set against the beautiful backdrop of the Acropolis and the Colosseum. This game is definitely one of the better role-playing games out there and allows you to interact with minor characters as well as carry out assassinations to gain credibility with your peers.

You can choose the main missions, side quests, and so much more as you seek to unearth the secrets and mysteries of ancient Greece. With over 30 hours of gameplay in an ancient world that reacts and constantly evolves with every decision you make, this game has multiple endings that will keep you hooked until you complete it, then start it all over again.

Age of Mythology allows players to control accurate military equipment and weaponry. Needless to say, it was a huge hit even though it doesn’t quite live up to the character-driven counterpart God of War.

This strategy game is rooted in the tales of Greek Mythology. You can collect resources, erect buildings, amass a half decent economy, and spend your resources to train an army of soldiers, heroes, and myth units to fight. The success of this game was pretty remarkable, to say the least, and as such, loosely connected games such as Age of Gods have become part of a fleet of online slot games that are now available online.

iGaming Titles

As we are sure you are aware, there are a plethora of online slot games available, and a lot of those are centered around the whole Greek Mythology genre.

Greek Gods is one such slot game with a respectable 96.5% RTP, so if that isn’t a good enough reason to give this game a try, we don’t know what is. Unlike a lot of other online slot games, Greek Gods is not a slot that has gone mad with the Greek Mythology theme, but the developers have tried hard with the background.

The 5×3 grid is set against a golden mass of hazy clouds and has a bright modern feel to it. With 243 ways to win and various bonus rounds, cash prizes, random awards, and free spins available this game will keep you entertained for hours.

The Divine Fortune game is a progressive jackpot, five-reel slot game with 20 pay-lines bought to us from the legends at NetEnt and available on platforms like STS. With an RTP of 96.6%, this classic slot is centered around ancient Greece, and, as a player, you can travel back in time to Mount Olympus, where the likes of Medusa, Minotaur, and Phoenix walked the earth.

The game comes with re-spins where wilds shift with each one, free spins, which can ultimately lead to wild reels aplenty, and on top of that, there is a Jackpot Bonus Game feature where you have the chance to win not only cash prizes but also two fixed jackpots and a progressive Mega Jackpot.

Summary

So that’s our round-up of the best of Greek Mythology gaming choices, and we are sure you will agree there’s definitely something for everyone, whether you prefer the old-fashioned board games that you can play with friends or family, video games where you can fight your way to the top or online slots that give you a chance to boost your bank balance.

There are definitely plenty of options so you can get your geek on – or rather Greek on.