The Great Battles of Alexander

About this board game

The Great Battles of Alexander is a historical board game for 1–2 players, with sessions lasting about 240 minutes. It presents four of Alexander the Great’s most famous and decisive battles, tracing the development of the Macedonian art of war.

Each battle can be played as a separate scenario, allowing players to explore the conflicts individually. The game also includes a campaign version, which combines the battles into a broader experience.

• Chaeronea — August 338 BC
• Granicus — May 334 BC
• Issus — November 333 BC
• Gaugamela — October 331 BC

The combat system emphasizes weapon and armor superiority as well as maneuverability, placing these qualities ahead of simple numerical strength. Success therefore depends on the interaction of equipment, protection, and movement rather than quantity alone.

This focus gives the game a distinct way to portray the Macedonian art of war across four pivotal engagements. Players can approach the battles one at a time or connect them through the campaign format, creating a flexible structure for exploring Alexander’s military victories.

Released in 1991, The Great Battles of Alexander offers a substantial historical gaming experience centered on four carefully chosen conflicts. Its combination of individual scenarios, campaign play, and a combat system built around tactical advantages makes it suited to players interested in Alexander’s decisive battles and the evolution of Macedonian warfare.