
2025 · Wargame
Punica: Rome vs Carthage
Quick-playing area control and hand management game for two players, set during the Punic Wars. Players command Rome or Carthage, using distinct faction abilities, military forces, and cardplay to expand their influence and contest territories. Asymmetrical starting positions and regional advantages create different strategic approaches, with Rome favoring steady expansion and Carthage relying on wealth, mobility, and tactical maneuvering. Games take around 20 minutes.
- Players
- 2
- Playing time
- 20 min
- Age
- 14+
- Complexity
- 1.6 / 5
AncientArea MovementHand ManagementArea Majority / Influence
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