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Alexander the Great (1971)
2 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG
- Players
- 2
- Play time
- 120 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- Medium
- BGG rating
- 6.2/10
Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 120 min.
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About Alexander the Great
It's the Macedonians versus the Persians battling on the plain of Gaugamela, 331 B.C.
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Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Simulation · Designer: Don Greenwood, Gary Gygax
Players: 2P
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Alexander the Great FAQ
- How many players is Alexander the Great?
- Alexander the Great plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
- How long does Alexander the Great take to play?
- A game of Alexander the Great takes 120 min, at medium complexity (2.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
- Is Alexander the Great any good?
- Alexander the Great rates 6.2/10 from 404 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / wargame game built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid.