Basileus: Byzance Xe-XIe S.

Basileus: Byzance Xe-XIe S. 2017

7.0 /10
BGG rating
#20969
BGG rank
1.8
Weight
2
Players
2
Best at
30–60
Minutes
10
Age

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About the Game

Basileus is a an introductory level tactical medieval wargame. This is the fifth module of the "A la Charge!" series.

Each turn is composed of 6 phases:

Movement of Player 1 Combat of Player 1 Movement of Player 2 Combat of Player 2 Check victory conditions Advance the Turn Marker

Five battles are included:

Arcadiopolis, 970 (Byzantines vs. Rus/Bulgars/Pechenegs) Dorostolon 1, 971 (Byzantines vs. Rus/Pechenegs) Dorostolon 2, 971 (Byzantines vs. Rus) Dorostolon 3, 971 (Byzantines vs. Rus) Beroia, 1122(Byzantines vs. Pechenegs)

Many wargame concepts are introduced like Zone of Control, moving from hexagon to hexagon, command, firing long distance or close combat (melee), checking morale and retreating.

A battle lasts between 30-60 mins.

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30 · geek rating 5.52
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refreshed Sep 7, 2026

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