- BGG rank
- BGG #15,667
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Iliad: The Siege of Troy
1978
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- 2 players
- 120–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Iliad: The Siege of Troy
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Iliad: The Siege of Troy is a board game released in 1978 for 2 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Rik Fontana and Tim Orisek and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
About the game
"Iliad: The Siege of Troy" is a wargame of single combat...between the Gods and Heroes of ancient Greece and Troy. To the mundane scholars of academe, the Trojan War was fought for control of the ancient Black Sea trade routes. To the Romantic, it was fought over Helen of Troy, 'the face that launched a thousand ships and burned the topless towers of Ilium.' Whatever the cause, romantic or commercial, the war raged ten long years and involved the greatest warriors of that ancient age. Behind them stood the Olympian gods who, although forbidden by Zeus from intervening decisively, nevertheless gave what help they could to the side they favored. The Iliad is a fast-moving game of the entire ten-year war which has formed the basis for Homer's epic Iliad. Features include: Every important Greek and Trojan hero is individually represented Heroes face each other in single combat as they vie for superiority Olympian gods may receive appeals and aid their chosen heroes Special rules cover the quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles: if the quarrel is set aside, Achilles joins the battle, much to the dismay of the Trojans. Outside references: "Players Notes" by S. List in Fire & Movement No. 15, Jan-Feb 1979 Reviewed by Tony Bath in Slingshot 86/28.
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Publishers
- Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games)
- Conflict Games
Questions and answers
Iliad: The Siege of Troy 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 Iliad: The Siege of Troy is 120–180 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 Iliad: The Siege of Troy 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.
Iliad: The Siege of Troy has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Iliad: The Siege of Troy belongs to these categories: Wargame, Ancient, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, 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 Iliad: The Siege of Troy are: Rik Fontana and Tim Orisek. 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 Iliad: The Siege of Troy 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.