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The Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes
1981
Rules assistance for The Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 90–240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes
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The Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes is a board game released in 1981 for 2 players, 90–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Glenn Rahman and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
From the introduction to the rules: ... about the legendary conflict between the ancient Greeks and the city of Troy. This battle, conventionally dated 1185 BC is the basis of Homer's epic poem, The Iliad and other Greek and Roman works. The map portrays the site of Troy, as described by Homer. Each playing piece represents a specific hero of one of the armies, together with the common foot soldiers led by him. Chariots are also present. Acts of intervention by the gods of Greek mythology are included in the game. Boxed micro-game includes 240 counters, 16"x24" map, plastic pouch, 16-page rulebook and 1 die. Godly intervention is depicted in the form of Intervention Chits.
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- Hobby Japan
- Metagaming
Questions and answers
The Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes 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 Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes is 90–240 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 Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes 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 Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes has a complexity rating of 2.6 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 Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes 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 Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes are: Glenn Rahman. 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 Trojan War: The Game of Gods & Heroes 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.