Ancient Greek Mercenary Skirmish Wargaming
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I have great wealth – a spear, a sword and a fine shield to save my skin. Create your own mercenary captain, build a warband of about 10 soldiers, and undertake campaigns alongside or against your friends. Bronze Shield, Silver Coin is an ancients wargame you can play with just a couple of sprues of models. Battles shift suddenly as you backstab your friends and get their soldiers to betray them, just like the ancient world! The perfect skirmish game for those new to ancients wargaming or for using your existing models in a new adventure.
Available Winter 2024 via PDF and Paperback.
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In Bronze Shield, Silver Coin, you take on the role of a Greek mercenary captain in the Classical era, the time of legendary battles and heroes. Choose your equipment and customize your character with powerful abilities that can turn the tide of battle. Will you be a clever Athenian tactician or a hulking Spartan warrior?
Gather your warband, recruit stalwart companions, then venture forth to fight in scenarios based on the oftentimes dirty history of spears-for-hire in the ancient world. The rules are easy to learn but offer deep tactical choices. Games play quick and brutal to briskly move forward a campaign with friends. Mechanics emphasize surprises, shifting loyalties, and memorable moments. Your warband’s loyalty and courage will be undermined by the enemy and influenced by your captain’s fortune.
Whether playing solo adventures, cooperating with friends, or clashing with rivals, Bronze Shield, Silver Coin puts you in the mercenary captain’s sandals. Command your forces wisely and write your name in the annals of history! The ancient world awaits - will you seize the glory?
Gather your warband, recruit stalwart companions, then venture forth to fight in scenarios based on the oftentimes dirty history of spears-for-hire in the ancient world. The rules are easy to learn but offer deep tactical choices. Games play quick and brutal to briskly move forward a campaign with friends. Mechanics emphasize surprises, shifting loyalties, and memorable moments. Your warband’s loyalty and courage will be undermined by the enemy and influenced by your captain’s fortune.
Whether playing solo adventures, cooperating with friends, or clashing with rivals, Bronze Shield, Silver Coin puts you in the mercenary captain’s sandals. Command your forces wisely and write your name in the annals of history! The ancient world awaits - will you seize the glory?