First game of Commands and Colours Ancients

I went around to Mike's new house just a couple of minutes away from here today and we finally had a game of Commands and Colours Ancients. This being our first game, we chose what looked like a relatively simple scenario with the River Ticinus. Forces were entirely cavalry and light infantry. This was good because we could get a feel for the game without having to remember too many different troop types.

Mid-way through the battle and the fragmentation of the lines is obvious.

I have to say that I am very glad we finally played a game. It was a close run thing, but in the end the Romans took it out. We learned so much about how the cards work and the sorts of things that we need to be aware of  in our movement and deployment of force, and came to understand the elegance of the entire system. Is it on my list to play again? Absolutely. I now understand why so many people rave about this game!

Nate