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Hoplites
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Hoplites

Designed by Gottardo Zancani

Published by (Web published)

Casual Flow: 15 Min Teach

Players

2

Play Time

30 min

Complexity

2.0 / 5

Rating

7.6

Year

2009

Community Snapshot

Best with 1–2
Medium-Light complexity
~30 min
7.6 on BGG (13)
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Categories

Ancient
Set in ancient civilizations — Rome, Greece, Egypt, or other pre-medieval eras.
Card Game
Cards are the primary component — may involve hand management, drafting, or deck building.
Print & Play
Download and print at home — accessible DIY gaming.
Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.

Designed for 1 players and playable in ~30 min, Hoplites delivers a medium-light experience that earned a 0.0 on BGG.

How It Plays

Campaign / Battle Card Driven

Special cards trigger events and drive the action forward — each card played can shift the whole narrative.

Card Play Conflict Resolution

Conflicts are resolved by playing cards instead of rolling dice — it puts the outcome more in your hands.

About This Game

A free web-published card game based on GMT's SPQR. Each player uses a deck composed of cards representing ancient military units (infantry, cavalry) and special commands (flank, rally). Cards are drawn from these decks and played on a board representing the battlefield.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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