2022 · Wargame

414 BC: Siege of Syracuse

The epic siege of Syracuse in 414 BC between Athens and Syracuse. Players command either the Athenian or Syracusan forces, issuing Field Commands to maneuver troops, resolve actions, and respond to changing events. Troop losses and failed orders can reduce morale, and a side wins when its opponent's morale reaches zero. The game supports solitaire play against an opponent deck with three difficulty levels, with varying card combinations creating different challenges. Games use a mounted board, troop markers, command cards, dice, and field order books, and typically take 30–60 minutes.

groupPlayers

1–2 best 1

schedulePlaying time

60 min

cakeAge

14+

psychologyComplexity

1.9 / 5