The Great Battles of Alexander
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Description
The Great Battles of Alexander contains four of the Macedonian conqueror's most famous and decisive battles, all chosen to highlight the developement of the Macedonian Art of War. The battles covered are: Chaeronea-August 338BC, Granicus-May 334BC, Issus-November 333BC, and Gaugamela-October 331BC.The game mechanics use a combat system that emphasizes weapon/armor superiority and maneuverability over quantity. The battles can be fought separately or combined into a campaign version.Nominee for the 1991 Charles S. Roberts awards for Best Pre-World War II Boardgame (Charles S. Roberts Awards).Part of the Great Battles of History series.There is also a deluxe edition: Great Battles of Alexander, The: Deluxe Edition. - BoardGameGeek
Extra Info
- Ages: 12 and up
- Artist: Rodger B. MacGowan
- Category: Ancient, Educational, Fighting, Wargame
- Designer: Mark Herman
- Family: Great Battles of History
- Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hex-and-Counter, Simulation
- Players: 1 to 2
- PrimaryName: The Great Battles of Alexander
- Product Title: The Great Battles of Alexander
- Publisher: GMT Games
- Time: 240 minutes
- Year: 1991
