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Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in The Second Punic War 219-202 B.C.
1983
Rules assistance for Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in The Second Punic War 219-202 B.C.
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in The Second Punic War 219-202 B.C.
For 2 players
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Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in The Second Punic War 219-202 B.C. is a board game released in 1983 for 2 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Glenn E. Kidd and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
This game covers the Second Punic war fought between Rome and Carthage. The War lasted from 219BC to 203BC with the main emphasis of the game being Hannibal's campaigns in Italy. Each player assumes the role of the leaders of this war, one side being Roman and the other side being Carthaginian. Because of the political decisions made by the Senate of each side, the players may not always have the freedom or strategic choice they desire. Nevertheless, both players must attempt to make the best decisions to gain victory. Option cards, 38 Roman and 38 Carthaginian, are used by the players to influence the Senate, add reinforcements, cause your enemies units to desert, etc. Most of these cards force you to make a choice between 2 options, which adds an element of command. Reimplemented as Hannibal: Rome and Carthage
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Aulic Council Publishing Co.
Questions and answers
Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in The Second Punic War 219-202 B.C. 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 catalogue lists Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in The Second Punic War 219-202 B.C. 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.
Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in The Second Punic War 219-202 B.C. has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in The Second Punic War 219-202 B.C. belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling. 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 Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in The Second Punic War 219-202 B.C. are: Glenn E. Kidd. 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 Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in The Second Punic War 219-202 B.C. 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.