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Battles of the Ancient World Volume III
2000
Rules assistance for Battles of the Ancient World Volume III
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Battles of the Ancient World Volume III
For 2 players
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Battles of the Ancient World Volume III is a board game released in 2000 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wayland Grace and Larry Baggett and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
The third instalment of the Battles of the Ancient World series from Decision Games (I). This standalone game features six battles including: Megiddo 1447 BC Qadesh 1294 BC Lake Trasimene 217 BC Munda 45 BC Boudicca AD 61 Adrianople AD 378 With six battles, this hex and counters wargame, with 520 counters, six maps (on three map sheets), is a traditional wargame that emphasizes playability over realism and complexity. Combat is resolved by the classic Combat Results Table (CRT). Other games in Series: Four Battles of the Ancient World Battles of the Ancient World Volume II Zama: Hannibal versus Scipio (Published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #153) Battles of the Ancient World: Marathon and Granicus (Published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #214) Also available as a box set with all three volumes.
Designers
Publishers
- Decision Games (I)
Questions and answers
Battles of the Ancient World Volume III 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 Battles of the Ancient World Volume III is 120 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 Battles of the Ancient World Volume III 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.
Battles of the Ancient World Volume III has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Battles of the Ancient World Volume III belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 Battles of the Ancient World Volume III are: Wayland Grace and Larry Baggett. 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 Battles of the Ancient World Volume III 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.