The Great Battles of Alexander

Published 1991

The Great Battles of Alexander contains four of the Macedonian conqueror's most famous and decisive battles, all chosen to highlight the developement of the Macedonian Art of War. The battles covered are: Chaeronea – August 338 BC Granicus – May 334 BC Issus – November 333 BC Gaugamela – October 331 BC The game mechanics use a combat system that emphasizes weapon/armor superiority and maneuverability over quantity. The battles can be fought separately or combined into a campaign version. Contents: 600 die-cut counters Two 22"x34" mapsheets; 19mm hexes; backprinted One rules booklet Two charts & tables sheets One 10-sided die

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Zone of Control

Categories

Ancient Fighting Wargame

Designers

Mark Herman

Publishers

GMT Games
The Great Battles of Alexander

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.39/5
Year
1991
BGG Rating
7.06
BGG Rank
#7348
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Great Battles of Alexander is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of The Great Battles of Alexander takes about 240 minutes.
The Great Battles of Alexander has a complexity rating of 3.39/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for The Great Battles of Alexander is 12+.
The Great Battles of Alexander has a rating of 7.06/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 256 ratings. It is ranked #7348 overall.
The Great Battles of Alexander was designed by Mark Herman. It was published in 1991.