211 Mummius Defeat (72 BC)

** This thread discusses the Content article: 211 Mummius Defeat (72 BC) **

I played this one as the Romans against Badger and it came down to the wire.

We were both at 4 banners when my centre finally collapsed and the slaves struck for the final banner.

Our play through of the revolt now stands at 2 wins each.

Phill

Played this twice on the weekend against Masterchief and King Billy, once as each side. Won a close one as Spartacus (5-4) taking 2 banners on my last move against Mummius's cohort in the centre to snatch the win off Masterchief. Swapped sides and had an easier time. Romans marched up the centre and fended off slave charges as Spartacus tried to stop the march of the legion towards their camp.Spartacus survived but his army didn't - Romans won (5-3)

Yeah - this was a fun game. My initial cards (which I cannot remember now) suggested trying to attack into the right forest. And then when the correct card (ie, Line Command) eventually popped up - I'd try and advance around the right flank of the towns. I remember it got close, and I think I just couldn't get that second unit onto one of those dang town hexes!

Results from our group's 10 tournament matches:

Slaves won 8 battles.
Romans won 2 battles.

Romans retained a tight formation centre and right until late in the battle taking down three warrior units for loss of one auxiliary.
Spartacus made a charge from the hills on their right flank with support from his light infantry causing heavy casualties to Rome's medium infantry.
After a final fight back from the Roman medium cavalry into Spartacus's lighter troops in the rear. These units held their ground allowing Spartacus to surround and destroy the Roman Cavalry for a final victory.

5-4 to Spartacus.