War in the Age of Pericles – Hoplite Warfare

The game simulates the numerous small-scale battles that took place across the Mediterranean Basin from 500 to 400 BCE. Players command forces of hoplites, skirmishers, and other ancient units to expand their territory or defend against invading forces. The core mechanics focus on providing straightforward, highly accessible gameplay that can be resolved in about two hours

Core Mechanics & Gameplay

Scale & Table Size: Optimized for 28mm miniature figures, played on a compact 4-foot by 4-foot gaming area, though adaptable to other figure scales.

Unit Structure: Uses streamlined unit formations—typical Hoplites units comprise 16 figures, while skirmishers operate in units of 8.

Play Time: Fast-paced engagements typically finish within roughly two hours.

No-Points System: Employs fixed setup metrics rather than complex point-purchasing systems.

Hand of Fate Cards: Optional event and action cards introduce fluid, unpredictable tactical shifts and dynamic historical friction into the flow of battle.

Included Armies

The 24-page core rulebook includes 12 dedicated, period-accurate army lists, complete with unique special units and distinct victory conditions:

Athens
Carthage
Celts
Corinth
Egypt
Etruscans
Persia
Rome
Scythia
Sparta
Syracuse
Thebes

Genre: Ancients (up to 500 AD)

Scale: 28 mm

Average Models per Side: 20 to 50

Number of Players: 2

Miniatures: Agnostic

Rules: Purchased Hard Rulebook

Availability: In Print

Publisher: Winged Hussar Publishing

Designers: Tod Kershner, Adrian Mandzy

Year Released: 2023

Website: Wargamer US - War in the Age of Pericles

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