Cover art for Syracuse: 415-413 avant J.-C.

Syracuse: 415-413 avant J.-C.

2012 · BGG
Avg rating
7.57
Bayes rating
5.56
Weight
2.06 (Medium Light)
Players
2
Playtime
2 hr
Ratings count
69

Log in or make an account to save this game to your lists.

Description

Syracuse (415/413 BC) covers the land and naval battles as well as the siege of Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War. It is a two players game: Athens and allies vs. Syracuse and allies. One game turn covers three months. The game includes: - 16 pages rules booklet (14,4x21 cm) - 29,7x41 cm map (27 land zones and 12 sea zones) - counter sheet of 108 die-cut counters (68 leaders and combat units, 22 stratagems counters and 18 markers) A historical scenario and a "What if?" scenario with Alcibiades as main Athenian leader, are included. Players will be able to build forts and walls, to launch naval operations and to lead land battles. Note: The rules are based on Sphacteria ones, which appeared in Vae Victis magazine issue #95. These rules include siege activities, construction of fortifications and several additional developments.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Action selection / worker placement Area control & tactical conflict Dice rolling

Game type

Wargame Family / kids game Board game

What it’s about

History, politics & real-world conflict

Publishers

Vae Victis

Designers

Frédéric Bey