VAE VICTIS # 167: NABIS, THE LAST OF THE SPARTANS

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In 195 BC, Nabis -- the king of Sparta -- sees his diplomatic maneuvers collapse. The powerful Roman legions of the proconsul Titus Quinctius Flamininus invade Laconia, accompanied by troops of the Achaean League. Refugee in Sparta with his motley army, Nabis fights a last combat to try to save his city. The wargame replays this battle which begins with a confrontation on the open ground and extends into street fighting, where all tactical stratagems, including the arson of the city, are good for repelling the Romans.

Game Description: One turn: 30 min; 1 SP = 200 men; Map: one hex. = 200m; Complexity: 6/10; Solo play: 7/10; Duration of a game: about 2 hours.

ARTICLES:

Boardgames:
* Nach Paris (VUCA Simulations)
* Equatorial Clash (SNAFU Design)
* Race to Bastogne (MMP)
* Ultima Ratio Regis (Ignacio Torres Siles)
* Downfall of Empires (Shakos)

Hobby:
* Les jeux de guerre a l'honneur au sein des armees
* Que choisir : les kamikases dans les jeux
* Des etudiants s'invitent au combat
* Les nouveautes Warlord

Figurines:
* Art de la Guerre : la cavalerie a travers les ages 2e partie
* Operation Dragoon - La bataille pour Toulon, 1944
* Kings of War Historical (Mantic Games)
* Triumph! (Washington Grand Company)
* Saga Alexandre (Studio Tomahawk)
* Scenarios Austerlitz

Scenarios
* Russie 1942 pour ASL
* Sicile 1943 pour M44

News and Rules:
* Fighting the Dragon
* Armoured Storm
* Battlegroup Westwall
* Team Yankee Red Dawn
* Leipzig

Art of War:
* La bataille de Velikie Louki 1942-1943
* 1859, l'autre campagne d'Italie
* Guerre en Ukraine (1re partie)