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Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria

Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria

1994·William L. Banks

2 players
45 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

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These games were originally published in Game Fix magazine #1 and were later reissued by One Small Step. The set comprises two complete games using Bill Banks's classic "Ancients" game system of hoplites and charioteers. The Thapsos scenario is a relatively simple meeting of infantry, one side with archers, the other with elephants. The Alexandria scenario adds trireme combat in addition to the infantry. The game includes 100 die-cut counters, two 8.5"×11" full-color maps, tables, scenarios, and rules.

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About Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria

From BoardGameGeek:

These games were originally published in Game Fix magazine #1 and were later reissued by One Small Step. The set comprises two complete games using Bill Banks's classic "Ancients" game system of hoplites and charioteers. The Thapsos scenario is a relatively simple meeting of infantry, one side with archers, the other with elephants. The Alexandria scenario adds trireme combat in addition to the infantry. The game includes 100 die-cut counters, two 8.5"×11" full-color maps, tables, scenarios, and rules.

Designer

William L. Banks

Artist

Jon Compton

Publisher

Game Publications Group

Categories

AncientWargame

Mechanics

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