Hoplomachos

Hoplomachos
A game for 2 players that uses less than a single deck of playing cards (Aces and other Face Cards, 2s to 6s, inclusive = 45 cards).

A game represents a duel between two hoplites armed with various types of swords (xiphos, kopis/makhaira, 'encheiridion' - dagger) or a spear. The goal of a game is to inflict two successful hits upon your opponent.

Players need to pay attention to Fatigue levels, they can also use Trump suits to their advantage (more powerful attacks/ parries, also a possibility of one extra round before their opponent acts).

'Hoplomachos' is an English rendition of Ancient Greek word that can be translated as "drill-master" or "hand-to-hand combat trainer". During the classical period, according to extant written sources, such people did appear in Ancient Greece - most likely to provide group and individual training for citizen soldiers in exchange for pay.

The game elaborates on this word, providing players with a relatively short game about prevailing in one-on-one duel between heavy infantry of the era. Such situations may have arisen in real world, when battle lines broke or during pursuit/ escape from the battlefield.

It is my hope that this little game may bring some joy to the players!

(The designer wears T-shirts of Medium size and is able to accept visual overhauls)

Also - the game is available on TableTop Simulator under the following link:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2912076522