SPQR: Warband Combat in the Ancient World – Revised Edition

SPQR is a fast-paced 28mm miniature skirmish wargame focused on ancient Mediterranean warbands, allowing players to lead Romans, Gauls, or Macedonians in combat. It features a campaign system where hero characters level up and gain talents, emphasizing tactical, quick-playing battles (25-45 minutes) with roughly 30 figures.

Key Features and Mechanics

Warband Structure: Players control a small warband divided into heroes and minions. Heroes are powerful, customizable leaders, while minions form the bulk of the force.
Gameplay: The game uses a “Dice of Fate” system to determine initiative. Each unit can take two actions per turn, such as moving, shooting, or melee.
Combat: Melee involves rolling dice to meet or exceed target numbers based on unit stats. Special rules, such as “furious charge” and “pila,” are included.
Campaign Play: The game features a full campaign system and a “talent tree” for leveling up heroes, allowing them to gain new abilities.
Scalability: While primarily a skirmish game, the rules can support larger battles, with a focus on quick, decisive actions.

Setting and Factions
The game covers the ancient world, featuring factions like Roman Legionaries, Gallic Tribes, and Macedonian Phalanxes, with a strong focus on tactical maneuvering and unit interaction. The starter sets and rules often emphasize clashes between Rome and Celtic or Greek forces, featuring detailed, customizable plastic models.

Genre: Ancients (up to 500 AD)

Scale: 28 mm

Average Models per Side: 10 to 20

Number of Players: 2

Miniatures: Agnostic, Dedicated

Rules: Purchased PDF or Rulebook

Availability: In Print

Publisher: Warlord Games

Designers: Matthew Sprange

Year Released: 2021

Website: Warlord Games - SPQR

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