The Grass Crown

Description

The Grass Crown is a game that drops you right into the heat of ancient battles, letting you experience nearly three hundred years of Roman history in a fresh and innovative way. As a two-player game, you'll be going head-to-head in a battle of wits and strategy, with each game lasting around 60 minutes. The game rules are straightforward, making it easy for anyone familiar with board games to jump right in and start playing. The game mechanics are centered around grid movement and simulation, with a square grid that brings the ancient battlefields to life. You'll be maneuvering "Wings" of ten or so individual counters, making tactical decisions about how to attack and defend. One of the most interesting aspects of the game is the way losses can be resolved - you can flip the individual unit that was attacked, or any unit adjacent to it, which can lead to a cascading effect as the line collapses. This can prompt a Rout Check, causing multiple units to be knocked out of the game in a single attack. The game also features special rules that chart the evolution of Roman warfare, contrasting it with the tactics of other ancient armies like the Greeks, Hannibal's forces, and the Gauls. With ten different battles to play through, including Heraclea, Asculum, and Pharsalus, you'll get to experience a wide range of historical scenarios and test your mettle against different opponents. The game's designer, Amabel Holland, has done a great job of creating a game that's both fun and informative, making it a great choice for anyone interested in ancient history or strategy games. Published in 2021, The Grass Crown is a great addition to the Shields & Swords Ancients series, and is sure to provide hours of entertainment for fans of wargames and ancient history.

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