1992 · Expansion for Base-game
The Battle of Marathon, 490 B.C.
This historical battle scenario depicts the first major clash between the Persian Empire and Athens at Marathon in 490 B.C. Persian forces rely on light infantry and light cavalry drawn from across the empire, while the Athenians deploy heavily armed Greek hoplites. Players command opposing armies using maneuver and combat rules that emphasize weapon and armor advantages over numerical strength. The scenario is an expansion for The Great Battles of Alexander and is published in C3i Magazine No. 1.
- Players
- 2
- Complexity
- 3.5 / 5
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