Battalion: War of the Ancients

€41.32
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.
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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 outmaneuver your opponents. Compose your unique forces with rigor. Judge the tempo of battle with precision. Seize victory for your people!

9781472861894
Osprey Games
SS-OSP-86189
3 Items

Data sheet

Minimum number of players
2
Maximum number of players
4
Age
14+
Playing time
30 - 60 minutes
Language
English
Language dependent
Extensive use of text
Designer
Francesco Sirocchi
Designer
Paolo Mori
How many players?
Small groups (2-4)
How many players?
For 2
Game mechanism
Dice rolling
Artist
Roland MacDonald
Type of game
Dice game