The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC

1991

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Game Details

Box 11.5 × 8.4 × 2.1 in (29.2 × 21.3 × 5.4 cm) · English edition (1991). Editions vary, check your copy before printing an insert.

The Peloponnesian War lets you chart the destiny of the war. This strategic wargame of ancient warfare allows the player, with a unique new solitaire system, to try an accomplish a lasting peace. All existing solitaire systems on the market have the player take one side for the entire game. Unfortunately this pits the player against a random system with poor strategic direction. In The Peloponnesian War you get to play both sides, pitting yourself against the best you can offer. If the game system is winning, the player is forced to continue with the losing side. Success, on the other hand, will eventually force the player to change sides and recover the losing side's fortunes. The duration of the war and the player's performance determine victory. In this manner the player competes against himself in the classic tradition of the Greek tragedy.

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Mark Herman , designer

Jean Baer , Dave Dobyski , Janet Tarjan Erl +1 more , artist

Victory Games (I) , publisher

#6205

Rank

6.8

Rating

3.1

Weight

1–7