Phalanx

The most unique ancient wargame set ever produced. Featuring revolutionary game mechanisms from the top down. Featuring combat resolution by one die. Fast, quick with realistic results to boot. Download the best ancients game ever. All yours for no charge whatsoever.
– publisher's website

Designer

Chris Bryant

Publisher

Alienstar Games

Year Published

2001

Status

In Print

Contents

Available online (23-page PDF)

Scale

The most popular scale by far is 15mm. They are relatively inexpensive and some makes are beautifully detailed. Other scales have their own virtue, these are 25mm and 6mm. You can use either with this set.
– Phalanx page 3

Basing

The lowest tactical unit is what we call the Vignette. Your army is comprised of 12 Vignettes. Vignettes are subdivided into tactical units such as Mora, Cohortes or warbands.
– Phalanx page 8

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