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Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria

Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria

Game Publications Group · 1994
245 min12+ yrs2.0/5 complexity5.9 BGG#24.108 BGG194CouplesStrategy
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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.

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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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Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating5.9 / 10
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CouplesStrategy
Play time
45 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#24.108

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Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria take?
A game of Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria for?
Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria?
Ancients: Thapsos & Alexandria has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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