Judean Hammer

Fight for or against the guerilla war to free Judea from the Seleucids. In this two-player wargame, the Maccabean rebels use ambushes and attacks on supply lines to weaken the Seleucid Greeks, who begin in fortified supply centers and control Jerusalem. Players contest critical cities by playing cards to move or recruit units, or activate faction-specific abilities. Using special abilities also weakens a faction in combat, creating a choice between pursuing an early advantage and conserving strength for a later attack.

Players: 2
Playing time: 60–90 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: 2.3 / 5