Watch “SPARTA! Preview: Peloponnesian Punch Up!,” a board game review for SPARTA!: Struggle for Greece from Board Of It on BoardGameVideo.
Description provided by Board Of It on YouTube:
KS Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plagueislandgames/sparta-struggle-for-greece
SPARTA! Struggle for Greece is a 2 player head to head game set during the Sparta-Athenian conflicts in the style of beloved GMT games like Twilight Struggle or 1960. You'll take turns playing cards, fighting for dominance in different regions and laying siege to your opponents cities. Check out this video to see how it plays and what we thought!
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Brief Overview
7:30 - Thoughts on SPARTA!
18:40 - Final Thoughts
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Peloponnesian
Mostly reviews and playthroughs. SPARTA!: Struggle for Greece is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 14 reviews, 6 how-to-play guides, 11 recorded sessions, 4 unboxings, and 2 other videos.
1 - 2 players
120 - 180 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
About SPARTA!: Struggle for Greece, from BoardGameGeek:
In SPARTA! command Athenians or Spartans in a battle to rule the Greek world.
Achieve dominance and control valuable regions that grant unique benefits - be it the wealth of Sicily, the fleets of Corinth, or alliances with larger cities like Thebes or Syracuse to provide fresh recruits for battle. You might even rally the Persians and Macedonians to your side.
Command The Conflict!
March armies and sortie fleets to raid enemy territories. Siege valuable cities, and engage your foes in fierce battles. Steel your nerves when you enter the fray of battle, as it is bloody and swiftly resolved using an elegant card-based system.
Who Will Head Your Efforts?
Lead your forces with legendary characters such as Pericles and Cleon. Each leader has a unique ability, be it combat prowess or cunning diplomacy.
Characters may become experienced- flipping the leader to their upgraded form with a more powerful ability.
Meet your foes on the bloody battlefield
Balance diplomacy, economy, and military might in this card-driven game of historic conflict!
The Splendour Of Greece Is Yours For The Taking!
SPARTA! is for 1-2 players (SOLO bot is included) & plays in 2-3 hours.
Includes all of these historical scenarios:
- First Peloponnesian War
- Second Peloponnesian War
- Theban/Spartan War
- Cleomenian War
Designer
Kris Van Beurden
Artists
Carl Huber, Manuel Krommenacker, Christine Ridgway