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Ancients Ii

Ancients II has 32 different scenarios, each covering a battle from the period 1800 B.C. to 1400 A.D. There is a low Complexity Rating and a very high Solitaire Suitability Rating. Adds naval rules and scenarios, and more land-based scenarios. Re-implements: Ancients Expands: Anc...

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

2

Rating

6.30

Should this hit the table?

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Moderate level of interaction with a good balance between direct and strategic confrontation.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a good balance between direct and strategic confrontation.

Replay value

The game offers a high level of variability with different experiences each time it is played. The expansions available add new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. There is deep strategic depth and room for players to improve their strategy over time. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a rewarding and engaging experience.

Luck profile

Ancients II has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

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Ancients II has 32 different scenarios, each covering a battle from the period 1800 B.C. to 1400 A.D. There is a low Complexity Rating and a very high Solitaire Suitability Rating. Adds naval rules and scenarios, and more land-based scenarios. Re-implements: Ancients Expands: Ancients I Re-implemented by: Ancient Battles Deluxe: From Guts to Gunpowder

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Designers

1
William L. Banks

Publishers

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3W (World Wide Wargames)