- BGG rating
- 7.6
Rules assistance for The Battle of Utica, 203 BC
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.0/5
Rules assistant for The Battle of Utica, 203 BC
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The Battle of Utica, 203 BC is an expansion for SPQR released in 2009 for 1–2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dan Fournie and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
About the game
Publius Cornelius Scipio Asinus (the Younger) and Hasdrubal, son of Gisgo, engaged in a great battle at Utica in the spring of 203 BC. At stake was nothing less than world dominion. - 4-page historical background article. - A scenario set-up card. - All counters are from SPQR Deluxe. (from the publisher) SPQR Module from C3i magazine #22.
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Publishers
- GMT Games
- RBM Studio
Questions and answers
The Battle of Utica, 203 BC supports 1–2 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 The Battle of Utica, 203 BC is 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 The Battle of Utica, 203 BC 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.
The Battle of Utica, 203 BC has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
The Battle of Utica, 203 BC belongs to these categories: Wargame, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 The Battle of Utica, 203 BC are: Dan Fournie. 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 The Battle of Utica, 203 BC as an expansion for SPQR. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need SPQR to use it. Check that your edition of SPQR is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.