2019 · Wargame

Commands & Colors: Medieval

A tactical wargame simulating clashes between late antique Eastern Roman and Sassanid Persian forces, with additional scenarios involving Moors and rebels. Players command units on stylized maps that emphasize key terrain and historical deployments. Movement and actions are driven by a deck of command cards that creates a fog-of-war effect, while dice resolve combat quickly. Unit types reflect medieval distinctions—heavy and light infantry, missile troops, and armored cavalry—with rules for armor, differing dice pools, enlarged cavalry blocks, and special maneuvers such as Parthian Shot for light bow cavalry. Scenarios vary scale from large formations to small detachments, requiring players to exploit unit strengths, terrain, and timing.

groupPlayers

2

schedulePlaying time

60–120 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

2.6 / 5