The Art of Siege
boardgame
The board game simulates four historical sieges: Acre, Tyre, Lille, and Sevastopol. Each battle uses a detailed map, cardboard unit markers, and simple probability charts to resolve the outcomes of all combat actions.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 240 min
- Min. Age:
- 12
Lille: The Classic Vauban Siege, 1708
boardgame
Lille is a battalion-level simulation of the 1708 siege of Lille during the War of Spanish Succession. Part of the Art of Siege series, it uses a hexless map of the fortress and a physical ruler to determine movement.
- Players:
- 0
- Time:
- –
- Min. Age:
- 12
Sevastopol: The First Modern Siege, 1854-55
boardgame
This regimental-level simulation depicts the British and French siege of the Russian city of Sevastopol during the Crimean War from 1854 to 1855. It uses a hexless period map of the fortress and a ruler to determine movement distances.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 360 min
- Min. Age:
- 14
Tyre: Alexander's Siege and Assault, 322 BC
boardgame
Tyre simulates the final months of Alexander the Great's siege of this Persian-allied port city. Alexander gathers fleets to launch the ancient world's largest amphibious assault. Part of the Art of Siege series.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 360 min
- Min. Age:
- 12
Acre: Richard Lionheart's Siege, 1191
boardgame
Acre simulates the historical siege of the port city in 1191 during the Crusades. After nearly three years, the city fell to Christian crusaders led by Richard the Lionheart and allied kings.
- Players:
- 2
- Time:
- 360 min
- Min. Age:
- 12