Rome At War I: Hannibal at Bay (2000)

Tactical Wargame of moderate complexity that focuses on Hannibal (Carthage) versus Rome. Units are rated for combat strength and morale. Rules cover cavalry, elephants, facing, assaults, missile fire, legion/phalanx movement, and recovery. Activation system for leaders. Generally need a 6 roll to score hits. Small map (which is mounted) is not hex based, but divided into numbered areas. Only 5 scenarios (historical commentary included) are provided. Excellent graphics.

First game in the Rome at War series.

Expanded by:

• Rome at War: King of Kings

Also in the series:

• Rome at War II: Fading Legions
• Rome At War III: Queen of the Celts

Scenarios Included:

• Watchtower of Agathocles. Winter, 204 B.C.: Scipio vs. Hanno's Carthaginians.
• The Great Plains. April/May 203 B.C.: Carthaginian general Hasdrubal vs. Scipio's legions.
• Cirta. May/June 203 B.C.: Massinissa and Syphax clash for the throne of Numidia, with the Romans backing Massinissa.
• Zama. October 202 B.C.: Hannibal vs. Rome.
• Tunes. May 255 B.C.: Marcus Atilius Regulus vs. Xanthippus (First Punic War).