300 Spartans

The 9 Card Thermopylae Game

A game by Chris Hansen, Chris Hansen

1 Players 15 - 30 minutes Simple

Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Hexagon Grid, Solo / Solitaire Game

Ancient, Print & Play, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In 300 Spartans: The 9 Card Thermopylae Game, you're in command of the Persian forces, tasked with breaking through the narrow Thermopylae pass in 480 BC, where a small band of fierce Spartan warriors stands in your way. With a simple yet challenging ruleset that can be explained quickly, this solo game is perfect for a quick 15 to 30 minute play session. The game's unique mechanics, including dice rolling and hand management, bring the ancient battle to life, as you rotate dice to show the current strength of your units. As you navigate the battle, you'll draw cards that allow you to command your troops and execute tactical events, all while trying to outmaneuver the Spartans, who have their own events that can turn the tide of battle in their favor. With just 9 cards, 16 dice, and 2 cubes, the game is remarkably compact, but don't let its size fool you - it presents a significant challenge and an engaging historical narrative. Can you succeed where history failed, and lead your Persian soldiers to victory over the Greeks with minimal casualties, or will the Spartan war machine prove too much to handle?