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Rules assistance for Alexander the Great
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120–240 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Alexander the Great
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Alexander the Great is an expansion for Warhammer Ancient Battles released in 2003 for 2–6 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jervis Johnson and Jeff Jonas and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
From the publisher: Alexander the Great is one of the most famous names in history, and he led his armies to the ends of the earth and carved out an empire. Upon his death, the empire he conquered split apart within a few years. This source book contains a detailed historical overview of the period outlining the important events and battles of Alexander’s Age up until his death. Featured within this book are detailed army lists for Alexander and his enemies including: Rise of Macedon - Army lists allowing you to recreate the Macedonian armies of Alexander and his father, Philip. The End of Persia - Army lists allowing you to recreate the Persian army of Darius III and his Satrapal generals. The Indian army - Army lists allowing you to recreate the Indian army of Porus as well as other Indian army variations. Greek Mercenaries and Barbarian army lists from the period are also included, and these can fight either for, or against, Alexander. Accompanying each of the army lists are detailed notes on Warhammer Ancient Battles wargames tactics, and collecting & painting the armies of this defining period in history. Also included are a series of detailed Orders of Battle allowing you to follow in Philip’s and Alexander’s footsteps and recreate some of their famous encounters and campaigns: The Battle of Chaeronea 338 BC The Battle of Granicus. 334 BC The Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC The Battle of Hydaspes. 326 BC Alexander the Great: Rise of Macedon 359 - 323 BC also contains a 16-page full-color section portraying the armies of the time and a wealth of illustrations and maps. Expands: Warhammer Ancient Battles
Designers
Publishers
- Warhammer Historical Wargames Ltd
Questions and answers
Alexander the Great supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Alexander the Great is 120–240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Alexander the Great for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Alexander the Great belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Alexander the Great are: Jervis Johnson and Jeff Jonas. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Alexander the Great as an expansion for Warhammer Ancient Battles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer Ancient Battles to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer Ancient Battles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.