Author: Mori, Paolo

Brand: Osprey Games

Edition: Standard Edition

Binding: Game

Release Date: 19-11-2024

Details: Product Description

Assemble your armies and maintain order in this dynamic tile-based wargame, inspired by epic battles from ancient history.

Take charge of the formidable Roman legions and their allies. Command the powerful crossbowmen of the Han dynasty as they traverse unfamiliar deserts. Steer the renowned Greco-Bactrian cavalry, and fight for every oasis. Direct Hannibal's diverse array of mercenaries, elephants, and the Sacred Band of Carthage.

To lead is to walk the tightrope. Choose a faction, consider its ranks, assemble them into units and, as they fight, carefully balance their orders and sustain your forces in the field. The unique traits of each rank tile will make your units stronger, but combine too many and your units will become unwieldy.

Battalion: War of the Ancients is an accessible two or four-player game. Command a wide range of units from four playable historical factions, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Employ faction-specific tactics cards to outmanoeuvre your opponents. Compose your unique forces with rigour. Judge the tempo of battle with precision. Seize victory for your people!

Number of Players: 2 or 4
Ages: 14+
Time: 20-45 minutes
Components: 1 rulebook, 144 tiles, 70+ cards, 24 tokens, 2 boards, 6 dice, 4 sector markers

Review

“I've been very excited about this” ―Candice Harris, BoardGameGeek

“It will keep you coming back to the table to battle after battle” ―Tabletop Gaming Magazine

“A great light, accessible wargame that still has great depth and great choices” ―The Discriminating Gamer

“Simple gameplay with a lot of interesting decisions... very thematic. I'm very pleased with Battalion: War of the Ancients.” ―Marco OmniGamer

“A quick, very clever, satisfying lane battler with tons of space for strategy and tactics” ―Punchboard

“Enthralling” ―Charlie Theel, Player Elimination

“This is a game that demands and deserves getting obsessed with.” ―The Cardboard Herald

“Really cool mechanics, with beautiful production and straightforward rules.” ―Board Games Chronicle

“This is just superb. You will get a lot of playability out of this. Definitely check it out.” ―Rob's Tabletop World

EAN: 9781472861894

Package Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.8 x 2.5 inches

Languages: English