The rules are simple and each round consists of 2 steps:
- Move: Move one of your workers to an adjacent square. You can move on the same level, climb up one level, or go down any number of levels.
- Build: Build one level of a building next to the worker you just moved. When building above the third level, place a dome, thus blocking that square from the game.
How to win: If any of your workers reaches the third level, you win the game.
Variable player powers: Santorini includes unique god and hero powers, adding extra layers of strategy to an otherwise abstract game. With 40 thematic god and hero powers, each game experience is unique and radically changes the way the game is played.