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Ancients

by William L. Banks · 3W (World Wide Wargames)

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Players2
Time60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is Ancients?

Ancients is a board wargame of Tactical level combat in the age before GunPowder. The game contains over five-dozen historical Ancient and Medieval battles scenarios, and many more are being added. King of Kings (itself later republished by 3W as Imperator) was a companion game. The Rules of Ancients are in the "Files" section.

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridMovement PointsRatio / Combat Results TableScenario / Mission / Campaign Game

On the shelf

Categories

AncientMedievalPrint & PlayWargame

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