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Plutôt mort que Perse !
2003
Rules assistance for Plutôt mort que Perse !
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- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Plutôt mort que Perse !
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Plutôt mort que Perse ! is a board game released in 2003 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and Nicolas Stratigos and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
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About the game
Plutôt mort que Perse ! (Rather dead than Persian !) depicts the Persian wars in Greece between 490 and 480 BC at three months per turn. Each turn one has a randomly-determined number of action points which one spends by activating individual generals/admirals and their commands. The game also features a number of "strategem" chits, allowing special actions (Treason, Reconnaissance, Storms at Sea, etc). There are three scenarios, covering the Ionian revolt against Persia and each of the two Persian Wars. As with all Vae Victis games, counters must be cut out and mounted, and the rules are in French only (although translations are available online). This issue also includes counters and army lists for Champs de Battaille (for the Normans and Saxons at Hastings) and errata counters for Issue 48.
Designers
Publishers
- Vae Victis
Questions and answers
Plutôt mort que Perse ! 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 Plutôt mort que Perse ! 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 Plutôt mort que Perse ! 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.
Plutôt mort que Perse ! 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.
Plutôt mort que Perse ! belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, 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 Plutôt mort que Perse ! are: Frédéric Bey and Nicolas Stratigos. 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 Plutôt mort que Perse ! 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.