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Expansion for The Great Battles of Alexander: Deluxe Edition
Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse
2003
Rules assistance for Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse
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- 2–4 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.3/5
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Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse is an expansion for The Great Battles of Alexander: Deluxe Edition released in 2003 for 2–4 players, 360 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.
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About the game
Tyrant is a tactical simulation of combat between the armies of Carthage and Syracuse, from 480-276 B.C. Long before Hannibal Barca led the armed forces of Carthage into a titanic struggle with Rome, Carthage had vied for centuries with the Greek city-state of Syracuse for supremacy in the Western Meditteranean. Tyrant includes twelve of the most decisive battles in the recurring wars that pitted Carthage against the Greeks of Syracuse. The armies of Syracuse were similar to the contemporary hoplite armies of the mainland Greek city-states, but with better cavalry and a strong mercenary corps of both Greek and Western barbarian units. Carthage relied on North African tribal levies augmented with barbarian mercenaries from all over the Western Mediterranean. In Sicily, Carthaginian armies were usually supported by allied and mercenary Greek units. Although Syracuse was generally more successful in open field battles, Carthage had superior wealth, political stability, and naval power. The continued warfare remained balanced over time, yielding no decisive advantage to either side. The more than two centuries long struggle never came to a definite conclusion as "new kid on the block" Rome would emerge in the First Punic War to steal the prize. Battles: Himera, 480BC Second Himera, 409BC Akragas, 406BC Gela, 405BC Cabala, 377BC Cronium, 376BC Crimissos River, 341BC Abolus River, 338BC Mount Ecnomious, 311BC White Tunis, 310BC Tunis, 307BC Lilybaeum, 276BC To play Tyrant, you will need the game Great Battles of Alexander, Deluxe Edition for maps, basic rules, and some counters. Tyrant can also be played with the Simple Great Battles of History Rules. (from GMT website and user's description)
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Questions and answers
Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse supports 2–4 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 Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse is 360 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 Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse 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.
Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse has a complexity rating of 3.3 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.
Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse 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 Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse 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 Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse as an expansion for The Great Battles of Alexander: Deluxe Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Great Battles of Alexander: Deluxe Edition to use it. Check that your edition of The Great Battles of Alexander: Deluxe Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.