1990 · Miniatures

De Bellis Antiquitatis: Quick Play Wargame Rules with Army Lists for Ancient and Medieval Battles

A compact miniature wargame that compresses roughly 3000 years of ancient and medieval combat onto a small tabletop. Players build armies of 12 elements—groups like Blades, Warband or Knights—and resolve battles with a very concise rule set that emphasizes speed and flexibility. Turns use simple mechanics for movement, combat and morale so games play quickly; the core rules are brief enough to fit on a single sheet. Variants and related rule sets expand period coverage and detail for larger forces and later eras, while the basic system keeps play streamlined and accessible.

groupPlayers

2–6 best 2

schedulePlaying time

60–300 min

cakeAge

14+

psychologyComplexity

2.8 / 5