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SPQR

by Richard H. Berg, Mark Herman · GMT Games

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Players2
Time240m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age13+

About the game

What is SPQR?

This game contains counters and maps that allow the reproduction of five battles of warfare in the Roman Republic. The mechanics allow leaders to activate units within their command range in order to rout or destroy the other player's army. Volume II in GMT Games' Great Battles of History Series. Contains: 5 Battles 2 doublesided maps 3.5 counter sheets Rules for SPQR Battles: • Beneventum • Bagradas • Cannae • Zama • Cynocephalae

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridLine of SightMovement PointsSimulation

On the shelf

Categories

AncientWargame

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