- BGG rank
- BGG #2,281
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire
- 3–4 players
- 60–300 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,458
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition)
1997
Rules assistance for Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–4 players
- 60–240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition)
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Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition) is a board game released in 1997 for 3–4 players, 60–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard H. Berg and Mark Simonitch and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
Following in the footsteps of the successful card driven war game systems of We the People and Hannibal: Rome vs. Carthage, Successors adds a new element in adding a multi-player dimension to the series. Players are the generals under the recently deceased Alexander the Great and recreate the civil war within the Hellenistic sphere of the middle east. The map is a point to point system, the counters are extra large and quite colorful and a deck of cards is provided that gives a refreshing twist to the typical war game. Re-implemented by: Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire
Designers
Publishers
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
- Wydawnictwo Gołębiewski
Questions and answers
Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition) supports 3–4 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 Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition) is 60–240 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 Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition) 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.
Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition) are: Richard H. Berg and Mark Simonitch. 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 Successors: The Battles for Alexander's Empire (First/Second Edition) 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.