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Battalion: War of the Ancients

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... (read more)

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Reviews
mostly positive, 77% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
20 minutes
Published
2024
Age
14+
Publisher
Osprey
Players
2 to 4 players
Designers
Francesco Sirocchi and Paolo Mori
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
Ancient Civilization, Strategy Game, Roman Empire, War Game, Dice Rolling, Two-player Game, and Paolo Mori
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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!

Mechanisms:• Action Points• Command Cards• Dice Rolling• Secret Unit Deployment• Team-Based Game

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Game's Categories

Genres

  • Strategy Game
  • Team-Based Game
  • War Game
  • Two-player Game

Themes

  • Ancient Civilization
  • Roman Empire

Mechanics

  • Dice Rolling
  • Action Points
  • Command Cards
  • Secret Unit Deployment

Publishers

  • Osprey
  • Osprey Games
  • Draco Ideas
  • Osprey Publishing

Designers

  • Paolo Mori
  • Francesco Sirocchi

Developers

  • Jordan Wheeler
  • Luke Evison
  • Rhys ap Gwyn

Artist

  • Roland MacDonald

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