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 "Alexander
(The Great)" re-creates the battle on the plain of Guatemala between Alexander
the Great's Macedonian army and King Darius' Persian Host. The battle,
once begun, will be fierce and quick. There can be no retreats or withdrawals
and no reforming of the lines. Morale will be the key. If it plummets past
a certain point, it will be hard to turn the tide and win. Setbacks bring
more setbacks and the cycle is hard to break.
Units
are Macedonian, Persian and Greek, and represent infantry, cavalry, phalanx,
mercenary, archers, horse archers, javeliners, chariots, elephants, and
leaders. Three different sized counter types distinguish phalanx and leader
counters from other units. Special rules cover charges, unit maneuver capabilities,
leader bonuses, missile fire, overruns, stampeding elephants, and more.
Medium complexity. "Alexander The Great" was originally published by Guidon
Games in 1971. The 1974 version is the second edition and, with a re-designed
Mapboard, the 1975 re-release is the third edition.
Game
components include: Mapboard, 108 Counters (includes 16 blanks), CRT (Combat
Results Table), Die and 24-page Rules booklet.
 Two
players. Ages 12 & up. Avalon Hill from 1974.
Additional
info: There were articles on this game in "The General" magazine:
Vol.
12 # 4 Variant with counters
Vol.
14 # 2
Vol.
19 # 4 Variant with counters
An
important note regarding Avalon Hill games
- It was not unusual for Avalon Hill to re-publish most of their games
with 2nd, 3rd or more Editions. Sometimes the game components changed,
sometimes they didn't. If your game components do not correspond exactly
with what is listed, do not despair. You may just have to do a little more
checking to insure its completeness.
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