Icarus

cosaic · 2015

3–730–45 min13+ yrs1.3/5 complexity5.7 BGG#23.994 BGG223PartyStrategy

⚡ short answer

How do you play Icarus?

Designed by Reiner Knizia, Icarus is a game for three to seven players featuring a Liar’s Poker style bluffing mechanism. Push your luck by bidding the highest number against other players without being called out.

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Not available new in shops

official art · cosaic

game anatomy

Complexity1.3 / 5

BGG rating5.7 / 10

Vibe

PartyStrategy

Language dependence

No in-game text needed

🌐 plays without English

Play time

30–45 min

Players

3–7

Recommended age

13+ yrs

BGG rank

#23.994

from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Icarus cost?

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Q2Where can I buy Icarus cheapest?

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Q3How do you play Icarus?

Icarus is a abstract strategy game, for 3–7 players, taking ~30–45 minutes, featuring auction / bidding. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Icarus — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.

Q4How many players does Icarus support?

Icarus is played by 3–7 players.

Q5How long does a game of Icarus take?

A game of Icarus takes about 30–45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)

Q6What age is Icarus for?

Icarus is recommended from age 13.

Q7How complex is Icarus?

Icarus has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.3 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Icarus new.

Mechanics & categories

Abstract Strategy →Mythology →