
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,912
- BGG rating
- 6.9
October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973
- 2 players
- 120–600 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 1977

1975
Rules assistance for The Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage, 264-146 B.C.
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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The Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage, 264-146 B.C. is a board game released in 1975 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Irad B. Hardy and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
The Punic Wars appeared in Strategy & Tactics magazine #53, Nov-Dec 1975. It simulates the Roman-Carthage wars from 264-146BC. The game is a strategic simulation, each turn representing an entire year. Counters depict army, naval, and leader units.
The Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage, 264-146 B.C. 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 The Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage, 264-146 B.C. is 60 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 Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage, 264-146 B.C. 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 Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage, 264-146 B.C. has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
The Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage, 264-146 B.C. belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid. 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 Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage, 264-146 B.C. are: Irad B. Hardy. 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 Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage, 264-146 B.C. 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.