
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,092
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Rise of the Luftwaffe
- 2–8 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 1993

Rules assistance for Ben Hur: War Galley Scenario
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Ben Hur: War Galley Scenario is an expansion for War Galley: Naval Warfare in the Ancient World released in 2000 for 1–2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Rodger B. MacGowan and Mike Lemick and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
This expansion module for War Galley: Naval Warfare in the Ancient World came in RBM/GMT's C3i Magazine Nr11. One of the few non-historical scenarios from GMT, this is based on a scene in the movie Ben Hur. This battle is Roman galleys vs. Macedonian pirates.
Ben Hur: War Galley Scenario supports 1–2 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 Ben Hur: War Galley Scenario is 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 Ben Hur: War Galley Scenario 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.
Ben Hur: War Galley Scenario has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Ben Hur: War Galley Scenario belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling 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 Ben Hur: War Galley Scenario are: Rodger B. MacGowan and Mike Lemick. 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 Ben Hur: War Galley Scenario as an expansion for War Galley: Naval Warfare in the Ancient World. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need War Galley: Naval Warfare in the Ancient World to use it. Check that your edition of War Galley: Naval Warfare in the Ancient World is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.