Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
For armchair generals who love military history: recreate Alexander's tactics with obsessive detail.
Highlights
- Deep historical immersion
- High-quality components
- Innovative command system
- Varied battles and armies
Keep in mind
- Crunchy rulebook for newcomers
- Very long playtime (4h+)
- Low randomness may frustrate some
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The Great Battles of Alexander: Deluxe Edition is the souped-up version of the classic wargame that started the acclaimed Great Battles of History series. Here, you relive Alexander the Great's epic campaigns with colorful maps, detailed counters, and updated rules that capture Macedonian warfare. It features 10 historical battles (including Juggernaut module content), diverse armies (Persians, Greeks, even war elephants!), and command systems reflecting period tactics. Expect hours of hexagonal strategy where every decision can turn the tide – literally. Gorgeous but complex: don't expect to master it in one afternoon. Perfect for military history buffs who aren't intimidated by thick rulebooks and combat tables.
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Rules videos
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In English
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
GMT Games
Designer
Mark Herman, Richard H. Berg
Artist
Mark Simonitch, Rodger B. MacGowan
Community
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2,088owners
297wishlist
54want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players?
1-4, but best with 2 (like most wargames). It even has solo rules!
How long does a game take?
Each scenario takes 4h+. This is a marathon game, not a post-dinner quickie.
Is translation needed?
Rulebook is in English, but fan translations exist. Components are very iconographic.
Good for wargame beginners?
Not the friendliest. Try something lighter (like Memoir '44) before tackling Alexander.
Differences from original version?
Color maps, more battles, updated rules, and 720 new counters. Basically, the definitive edition.
Can you play campaigns?
Yes! Multiple scenarios can be linked into larger narratives, like Alexander's actual campaigns.
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