# Blade & Bow: The Ancient World at War – Volume I: Rise of the Hoplite

Blade & Bow: The Ancient World at War – Volume I: Rise of the Hoplite is a board game for 2 players. It plays in 120–180 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up.

- **Players:** 2
- **Playing time:** 120–180 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 2 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2023
- **Categories:** Print & Play, Wargame, Ancient
- **Mechanics:** Events, Grid Movement, Dice Rolling, Action Points, Multi-Use Cards, Command Cards, Action / Event, Square Grid, Multiple Maps

**Designers:** Mike Nagel

**Artists:** Mike Nagel

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/blade-and-bow)
- [Blade & Bow: The Ancient World at War – Volume I: Rise of the Hoplite in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/blade-and-bow)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/372254)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-21. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._