Guelphs and Ghibellines

Published 2009

(from Europa Simulazioni website:) Guelphs and Ghibellines simulates the traditional clashes between 13th century armies with an original system which is both simple and accurate, allowing to reproduce typical tactics of the battle of the era, and focusing on progressive combat fatigue and loss of cohesion of formations on the battlefield. Cavalry remains the Queen of the battlefield, but the Italian communal infantry (the best in its period) manages to have a sound impact on the outcome of the fight. The Battles : Montaperti 1260: The Arbia colored in red Benevento 1266: The twilight of the Hohenstaufen Campaldino 1289: The Saturday of St. Barnaba All the main protagonists of the battles and all the different types of troops are considered, included cavalry with various level of armour protection, infantry, archers, crossbowmen, palvesari, the Comunal Carroccio, etc. Components: Two 22"x34" maps of the battlefields 160 LARGE 5/8" die-cut counters 120 1/2" die-cut counters Standard rules and Instruction for the 3 historical battles, 3 alternative set-ups, 1 "fast-and-furious" scenarios Charts, tables Boxed

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Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.65/5
Year
2009
BGG Rating
7.76
BGG Rank
#8709

Frequently Asked Questions

Guelphs and Ghibellines is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Guelphs and Ghibellines takes about 240 minutes.
Guelphs and Ghibellines has a complexity rating of 2.65/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
Guelphs and Ghibellines has a rating of 7.76/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 125 ratings. It is ranked #8709 overall.
Guelphs and Ghibellines was designed by Piergennaro Federico. It was published in 2009.