Players control city-states in Ancient Greece, and vie for control of other cities in the Greek mainland. Players acquire power through the form of four influence types: Military, Diplomatic, Cultural, and Economic. Each type has unique ways of counteracting the others, and players must be adaptable to succeed. Multiple winners are possible, so forging alliances and well-timed betrayals can help players end the game among the victors. The main goal of the game is to gain the most Glory, and the game ends when the pool of Glory Tokens is depleted. Players may erect monuments, which provide alternate paths to victory once the game has ended. -description from designer