- BGG rank
- BGG #13,700
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Ancients I
- 1–2 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 1992
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,153
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Ancients II
1992
Rules assistance for Ancients II
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ancients II
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Ancients II is a board game released in 1992 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by William L. Banks and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Ancients II has 32 different scenarios, each covering a battle from the period 1800 B.C. to 1400 A.D. There is a low Complexity Rating and a very high Solitaire Suitability Rating. Adds naval rules and scenarios, and more land-based scenarios. Re-implements: Ancients Expands: Ancients I Re-implemented by: Ancient Battles Deluxe: From Guts to Gunpowder
Designers
Publishers
- 3W (World Wide Wargames)
Questions and answers
Ancients II supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Ancients II is 90 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 Ancients II for ages 12 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.
Ancients II has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ancients II belongs to these categories: Wargame, Medieval, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Ancients II are: William L. Banks. 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 Ancients II as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.