
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,969
- BGG rating
- 7.3
De Bellis Antiquitatis: Quick Play Wargame Rules with Army Lists for Ancient and Medieval Battles
- 2–6 players
- 60–300 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 1990

Rules assistance for DBR Army Lists Book 3
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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DBR Army Lists Book 3 is an expansion for De Bellis Renationis released in 1997 180 minutes per game and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Philip C. Barker and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points.
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The listed playing time for DBR Army Lists Book 3 is 180 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 DBR Army Lists Book 3 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.
DBR Army Lists Book 3 has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
DBR Army Lists Book 3 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points. 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 DBR Army Lists Book 3 are: Philip C. Barker. 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 DBR Army Lists Book 3 as an expansion for De Bellis Renationis. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need De Bellis Renationis to use it. Check that your edition of De Bellis Renationis is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.