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300 Spartans: The 9 Card Thermopylae Game

"In August or September of 480 BC, King Xerxes of the Persian Empire began an invasion of Greece. This was the second attempt at such an invasion after Xerxes predecessor, King Darius, had failed 10 years earlier. The Persian land forces landed at Thermopylae where they were met by a small allied force led by King Leonidas of Sparta. This force blocked the only path leading inland, which was bordered on one side by the Malian Gulf and rough hilly terrain on the other. The path was said to be so narrow that only one chariot could go through at a time.

Xerxes initially thought the Greeks would disperse on their own after seeing the size of his army and held off beginning the attack for four days. Eventually, he grew tired of waiting and sent his troops to eliminate the few soldiers blocking his path. Thus began one of the most famous last stands in history."

"300 Spartans: The 9 Card Thermopylae Game is a solitaire wargame. You will control the Persian army at the famous battle. At your disposal are regular infantry men, your elite infantry (the Immortals), and archers. The game uses a Command and Colors style mechanic to activate units and make your assault. Each turn you will have two cards and must decide which to use for activation and which to use for tactics. You have a limited amount of Tactics Points to use so you must carefully choose how to spend them. The Greeks will be controlled by special events - none of which are good for you. Will your troops survive against the vastly superior Spartans long enough for Ephialtes to betray the secret path that will allow you to outflank them? You win the game by meeting or exceeding the historic result."

(I did not create the game, only made this module for it. All credits go to Chris Hansen.)