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Cataphract (1999)

2 players · 360 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
360 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.4/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 360 min.

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About Cataphract

(from the GMT's website:) Cataphract is defined as a heavily armored cavalryman modelled either on the Sarmatians (cataphractarius) or the Persians (clibanarius). He was the ultimate mounted armored warrior of the ancient world, trained in both shock and missile combat. Cataphract portrays the development of the art of war wrought by the early Byzantine Empire, during the reign of Emperor Justinian, under his great Generals, Belisarius and Narses. During this period the Byzan…

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Mechanics: Hexagon Grid · Designer: Richard H. Berg, Mark Herman

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Cataphract FAQ

How many players is Cataphract?
Cataphract plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does Cataphract take to play?
A game of Cataphract takes 360 min, at medium complexity (3.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Cataphract any good?
Cataphract rates 7.4/10 from 248 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / wargame game built around hexagon grid.