Iliad: The Most Renowned War Legend (1979)

About this game

The conflict between the Greeks and Trojans in the four days described in detail by Homer, including Achilles' departure. A turn is 1 hour, 10 turns per day. Includes: 26x38" mapboard (5 pieces) 51 counters (23 Trojan, 28 Greek) 10 page instructions in 4 languages: Italian, French, English, German 2 (identical) turn record tracks Rated Difficulty Level 1 by the publisher.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 8.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 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.