Hold the Line : Hannibal

Publisher: Worthington Publishing
Theme: Punic Wars — Rome vs Carthage
Type: Grand tactical board wargame
Players: 2
Playing Time: 60–120 minutes
Suggested Age: 14+
Scale: Tactical engagements (300–400 m per hex)
Release: 2025/2026

Hold the Line: Hannibal is a grand tactical two-player wargame covering ten of the greatest battles of the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage. Drawing on the Hold the Line series and inspired by Richard Borg’s Commands and Colors approach, it features a standardized hex map and combat resolved with custom dice.

The game brings players into the decisive engagements of the ancient world, from Trebia (218 BC) and Cannae (216 BC) to Zama (202 BC), with historically-inspired unit types and battlefield dynamics.

 Game System

• Board: Standard 13×9 hex board.
• Combat system: Custom combat dice emphasizing unit abilities and battlefield positioning.
• Unit scale: Infantry (elite, regular, barbarian, light), cavalry (regular, barbarian, light), and war elephants.
• Mechanics: Formation activation via chit draws, leader influences on command and combat, unit facing and strategic maneuvers.

Contents

Typical components include:

• 22" × 34" mounted game board.
• Terrain tile sheets (2-3, depending on layout).
• Large unit counters for both sides.
• Custom battle dice.
• Rulebooks and scenario books with historical setup and background.
• Counter tray for organization.