Battleground Historical Warfare

Second Punic War 218-201 BC

A game by Robert Dougherty, Chad Ellis

2 Players 90 - 180 minutes Low

Action Points, Dice Rolling

Ancient, Card Game, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Get ready to embark on an epic journey through ancient history with Battleground Historical Warfare: Second Punic War 218-201 BC. This game drops you into the midst of one of the most infamous conflicts of the ancient world, where you'll take on the role of either Rome or Carthage, vying for dominance. With easy-to-learn rules, you'll be able to dive right into the action, using action points and dice rolling to outmaneuver your opponent. As you play, you'll have the chance to recreate some of the most legendary battles of the war, from Hannibal's stunning victories at Cannae and Trasimene to his ultimate defeat at the hands of Scipio Africanus at Zama. With 90 to 180 minutes of playtime, you'll have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the world of ancient warfare and test your strategic mettle against your opponent.