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Pyrrhus Imperator
2018
Rules assistance for Pyrrhus Imperator
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–3 players
- 60–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Pyrrhus Imperator
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Pyrrhus Imperator is a board game released in 2018 for 1–3 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Patrick Receveur and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
This games covers the campaign of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, in southern Italy and Sicily to help the Greek cities threatened by the Romans and Carthaginians, from 279 to 275 BCE. One player commands the Epirotes, Samnites, Etruscans and Greeks; the other player commands the Romans and Carthaginians. The Campanians and Mamertines are neutral Duration: 1 to 3 hours Scales: 500 to 2,000 soldiers or 10 elephants or 10 siege weapons or 10 quinqueremes. Modules: 1 strategic module and 1 tactical module 1 round: 6 months (source: rulebook)
Designers
Publishers
- Vae Victis
- Cérigo Editions
Questions and answers
Pyrrhus Imperator supports 1–3 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Pyrrhus Imperator is 60–180 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 Pyrrhus Imperator 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.
Pyrrhus Imperator has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Pyrrhus Imperator belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Pyrrhus Imperator are: Patrick Receveur. 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 Pyrrhus Imperator 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.