Pericles: The Peloponnesian Wars

Pericles is an exciting four - player 'sandbox' board game that takes you back to the period from 460 BC to 400 BC. Players can represent one of the two Athenian or Spartan factions. The game features a political phase and a war phase. In the war phase, it's US against THEM, while in the political phase, it's ME against YOU (Athenian faction vs Athenian faction and Spartan king vs Spartan king). The city - state (Athens or Sparta) that earns the most Honor wins the war, and the faction on the winning side with the most Honor takes the overall game victory. There are over twenty scenarios, with playing times ranging from 30 minutes for the mini - Theater scenario, 45 minutes for a 6 - year war, 90 minutes for a decade - long war, and there are also three long scenarios covering the 1st Peloponnesian War, 2nd Peloponnesian War, and the Campaign game. Rules are available for 3 - player, 2 - player, and solitaire play.

To play Pericles, first decide on the number of players (it can be 2, 3, 4 players, or you can play alone). Then choose which Athenian or Spartan faction you want to represent. The game has two main phases: the political phase and the war phase. In the political phase, focus on competing with other players in your own faction. In the war phase, work together with your faction against the opposing one. Try to earn as much Honor as possible. The goal is to make your city - state (Athens or Sparta) gain the most Honor to win the war, and your faction on the winning side with the most Honor wins the whole game. There are different scenarios with different playing times, so pick one that suits your available time. Remember to read through the rules carefully before starting. As for maintenance, keep the game components in a dry and cool place to prevent damage.