Ancients (1986)

About this game

Ancients is a board wargame of Tactical level combat in the age before GunPowder. The game contains over five-dozen historical Ancient and Medieval battles scenarios, and many more are being added. King of Kings (itself later republished by 3W as Imperator) was a companion game. The Rules of Ancients are in the "Files" section.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.