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Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay
2000
Rules assistance for Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
Rules assistant for Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay is a board game released in 2000 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stephen C. Jackson and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up.
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About the game
First game in the Series: Rome at War (Avalanche Press) series. Tactical wargame of moderate complexity that focuses on Hannibal (Carthage) versus Rome. Units are rated for combat strength and morale. Rules cover cavalry, elephants, facing, assaults, missile fire, legion/phalanx movement, and recovery. Activation system for leaders. Generally need a 6 roll to score hits. Small map (which is mounted) is not hex based, but divided into numbered areas. Five scenarios (historical commentary included) are provided; all can be completed in an hour or less. Excellent graphics.
Designers
Publishers
- Avalanche Press Ltd.
Questions and answers
Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay 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 Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay 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 Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay 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.
Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up. 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 Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay are: Stephen C. Jackson. 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 Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay 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.