- BGG rank
- BGG #5,043
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Peloponnesian War
- 1–2 players
- 90–240 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,267
- BGG rating
- 6.8
The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC
1991
Rules assistance for The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–7 players
- 120–300 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC
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The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC is a board game released in 1991 for 1–7 players and 120–300 minutes per game. It was designed by Mark Herman and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Variable Set-up.
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About the game
The Peloponnesian War lets you chart the destiny of the war. This strategic wargame of ancient warfare allows the player, with a unique new solitaire system, to try an accomplish a lasting peace. All existing solitaire systems on the market have the player take one side for the entire game. Unfortunately this pits the player against a random system with poor strategic direction. In The Peloponnesian War you get to play both sides, pitting yourself against the best you can offer. If the game system is winning, the player is forced to continue with the losing side. Success, on the other hand, will eventually force the player to change sides and recover the losing side's fortunes. The duration of the war and the player's performance determine victory. In this manner the player competes against himself in the classic tradition of the Greek tragedy.
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Questions and answers
The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC supports 1–7 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 Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC is 120–300 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 Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC has a complexity rating of 3.1 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.
The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, 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 The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC are: Mark Herman. 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 Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC 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.