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Micro Ancient


This series of games was originally published by Tabletop Games in the 1970s with this title being published in 1976. Each game in the series aims to recreate the feel of tabletop wargaming with large numbers of miniatures but using printed counters and terrain so that games can be played in a small space and are very cost-effective.

In these new editions we have kept the rules and most of the illustrations unchanged but have modernised the layout and counter designs to refresh the game.

This game recreates a battle during the Punic Wars, between Carthaginian and Roman Republican armies.

The Roman army counters represent a force of two legions, with auxiliary and other friendly foreign troops, totalling approximately 22,000 men. The Carthaginian army is typical of a mercenary type army, with counters representing some 30,000 men.

Using the simple but comprehensive rules, up to six players are able to recreate a complete battle on any flat surface. The battlefield can be varied to suit any type of terrain, thus giving an extremely variable playing area.

– catalog listing


Designers
Kris Whitmore, Dave Polhill
Publisher
Hurlbat Games
Year Published
1976
Status
In Print
Contents
Available online (Wargame Vault) (19-page PDF)

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