Hoplite 2nd Printing

This game covers eleven historical battles, including Marathon, Plataea, Leuctra, and Mantinea, allowing players to explore how hoplite warfare actually played out on the battlefield. The system models the unique characteristics of the period, such as formation cohesion, the tendency of lines to drift, and the brutal moment of impact when opposing phalanxes collide.

Unlike later periods, this is not about maneuvering large mixed armies across open terrain. It’s about positioning, timing, and managing the integrity of your line. Once battle is joined, things become very direct—and very unforgiving.

The included Simple GBoH rules also make it easier to get into the system, offering a more accessible entry point without losing the core feel of the battles.

This is a strong choice for players interested in ancient warfare, especially those who want to explore the mechanics and uncertainties of hoplite combat in detail.

Contents include: four countersheets, three mapsheets, player aid cards, rules and scenario booklets, Simple GBoH player aid, rout tracking aid, and one ten-sided die.