The Great Battles of Alexander

1991

Mark Herman

BGG Geek Rating

5.7

based on 253 ratings

BGG Average Rating

7.0

community average

BGG Ranking

#7215

all board games

Players

1-2

Weight

3.39/5.00

Playtime

240 min

Age

12+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Dice Rolling Zone of Control Hexagon Grid Movement Points

📂 Categories

Wargame Ancient

🎨 Artists

Rodger B. MacGowan Ted Koller

🏢 Publishers

GMT Games

📖 About This Game

The Great Battles of Alexander contains four of the Macedonian conqueror's most famous and decisive battles, all chosen to highlight the developement of the Macedonian Art of War. The battles covered are: Chaeronea – August 338 BC Granicus – May 334 BC Issus – November 333 BC Gaugamela – October 331 BC The game mechanics use a combat system that emphasizes weapon/armor superiority and maneuverability over quantity. The battles can be fought separately or combined into a campaign version.