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Hoplite (2014)

1–4 players · 60–480 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.8 on BGG

Players
1–4
Play time
60–480 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.8/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 13+ who like ancient games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 60–480 min.

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Hoplite board game box cover

About Hoplite

Hoplite, the 15th volume in the Great Battles of History series of games, allows players to recreate classic battles from the pre-Alexandrian Persian-Hellenistic Age, the heyday of the Hoplite (heavy infantry fighting in packed formation). This period is often considered to feature the birth of Western Warfare, as opposed to the Persian/Eastern style, which relied on archery , light cavalry, and mobility. Exactly how hoplite warfare was fought – what really happened whe…

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

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Hoplite FAQ

How many players is Hoplite?
Hoplite plays with 1–4 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Hoplite take to play?
A game of Hoplite takes 60–480 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Hoplite any good?
Hoplite rates 7.8/10 from 216 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / wargame game built around dice rolling, hexagon grid.