Relive the First Punic War in this indie strategy game set between 264 and 241 BC. Roman Legions push to seize all of Sicily or Carthage itself, while Carthaginians counter with a dominant navy and war elephants to drive invaders off the island. The contest unfolds over 18 turns, each spanning one to two years, as opposing players clash for control.
Distinct forces shape the strategies: Romans field mighty Legions without an initial fleet, facing Carthage's mercenary hordes and naval might. Event cards introduce varied diplomatic, military, political, and economic twists for repeated plays. Strategy fans tackle a 1h45 session where Carthage proves the tougher side, with no favored faction.
Hamilkar 264BC replays the First Punic War, a long land an naval war opposing the young Roman Republic to the Carthaginians, between 264 and 241 BC.
The goal of the Roman Legions is to conquer the whole of Sicily, or capture Carthage.
The Carthaginian objective is to repulse the Romans from the island thanks to her powerful fleet and its war elephants.
Hamilkar 264 BC lasts 18 turns each representing about one to two years, from 264 to 241 BC. The Roman and Carthaginian players are facing each other for the conquest of Sicily.
- The forces of both sides are rather different, as the Roman have the powerful Legions but no war fleet at start, and Carthage has tons of mercenaries from everywhere and a strong navy.
The game event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that their create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields.
Estimated Playtime: 1h45
Favored Side: none
Hardest to Play: Carthage.
