Commands & Colors: Ancients Expansion Pack #2 – Rome vs the Barbarians

About this expansion

Commands & Colors: Ancients Expansion Pack #2 – Rome vs the Barbarians is a two-player historical battle game for 60-minute sessions, expanding the Commands & Colors: Ancients system with more than 20 scenarios and forces for Rome and its Barbarian opponents.

The scenarios span from 390 BC to 9 AD, covering major conflicts involving Imperial Rome and the Barbarians. Players can recreate battles connected to the early Gallic invasion, the invasion of the Northmen, the Servile War associated with Spartacus, Caesar’s conquest of Gaul, the Roman Civil Wars, and other struggles of the era.

• More than 20 historical scenarios, from the Allia River to Teutoburger Wald
• Blocks and labels for fielding Roman and Barbarian forces
• New and specialty units and leaders, including Briton Chariots, legionaries using the pilum, and Caesar
• Fast combat resolution through battle dice and shifting decisions from Command cards

The expansion preserves the original system’s accessible structure while adding slight rule modifications for new unit types and historically important leaders. If you have played Commands & Colors: Ancients, the few special rules should be straightforward to learn.

Battle dice resolve combat quickly, while Command cards create fog of war and present challenges and opportunities for victory. The tactical choices reflect the advantages and limitations of ancient units, weapons, terrain, and historical circumstances.

With its focused scenarios and Rome-versus-Barbarian setting, Rome vs the Barbarians extends Commands & Colors: Ancients with a broad selection of historical battles designed to reach a conclusion in less than an hour.