Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
First game in the Series: Rome at War (Avalanche Press) series. Tactical wargame of moderate complexity that focuses on Hannibal (Carthage) versus Rome.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
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First game in the Series: Rome at War (Avalanche Press) series. Tactical wargame of moderate complexity that focuses on Hannibal (Carthage) versus Rome. Units are rated for combat strength and morale. Rules cover cavalry, elephants, facing, assaults, missile fire, legion/phalanx movement, and recovery. Activation system for leaders. Generally need a 6 roll to score hits. Small map (which is mounted) is not hex based, but divided into numbered areas. Five scenarios (historical commentary included) are provided; all can be completed in an hour or less. Excellent graphics.