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Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC
1975
Rules assistance for Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC
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Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC is a board game released in 1975 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Young and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
One of five games in a series by SPI called PRESTAGS (the others were SPARTAN, LEGION, VIKING and YEOMAN). Tactical level game. Each game shares a set of the same common rules. Each game also has a set of exclusive rules that highlight features of warfare during the period that game covers. (from back of flat pack) Chariot is a member of the PRESTAGS (Pre-Seventeenth Century Tactical Game System) Series of games. Each game in this series simulates the art of warfare in one of the five major periods before the widespread use of gunpowder. Chariot covers the period from the rise to the fall of Egypt with coverage of the first battles involving the young Greek City-States, and the legendary beginnings of the Romans during Etruscan times. The first Scenario takes place circa 3000 B.C.; it represents an engagement between the Upper and Lower Egyptians. Shown in other Scenarios are armies of the Hittites, the Babylonians, Syrians, Assyrians, and Cimmerians, among others. Exclusive rules include special rules for Chariots (a favored instrument of warfare during the period) and special Leader rules, which demonstrate the highly disorganized state of the armies of the time. Optional Rules include Range Effects, which result in reduced effectiveness at great distances, and Unit Capability Chart, which shows the effectiveness with which some types of units were able to attack other, specific types. Complexity Rating 5/10
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC 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 Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC 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 Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC 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.
Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC 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 Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC are: John Young. 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 Chariot: Tactical Warfare in the "Biblical" Age, 3000-500 BC 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.