| Hannibal: Rome vs. Carthage - Avalon Hill #906, 1996
Hannibal: Rome vs. Carthage is a strategy game that lets you experience the excitement and events of Hannibal's march across the Alps and his subsequent 18 year campaign against Rome. As the Carthaginian player, you have the incomparable Hannibal to lead your armies of elephants and mercenaries against the mighty legions of Rome. As a Roman player you too will eventually receive good leaders - Fabius Maximus (The Delayer) and the great Scipio Africanus. The entire western Mediterranean is your battlefield - Spain, Africa, Italy, Gaul, Sardinia and Sicily. Experience the history and enjoy the challenge in this two player game of Carthage's struggle with Rome.
Hannibal: Rome vs. Carthage uses an adaptation of the system used in the popular we The People game. Hannibal includes two decks of cards for conducting campaigns and battles. The use of cards brings out the events and personalities of the period and generates a tremendous among of uncertainty and excitement. Hannibal is simple and eloquent to play and is highly replayable. Relive the strategic and tactical dilemmas each side faced.
Contents:
1 22" X 32" Game Board
1 Rules Booklet
64 Strategy Cards
48 Battle Cards
14 Plastic Stands
1 Six-sided Die
132 Political Markers
64 Combat Units and Generals
Time Scale: One round = 1 to 2 months
Map: Covers the Western Mediterranean
Unit Scale: Each combat unit equals approximately 3,000 men
Players: Two
Playing Time: Under three hours |
