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Thunderbolt: Deluxe Edition for the Second Punic War \u2013 GMT board game<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Thunderbolt: The Ancient World Vol. III \u2013 Deluxe Edition is an epic war board strategy game that depicts the Second Punic War (218\u2013201 BC). Designed by the legendary Richard H. Berg, in collaboration with Mark Herman and Alan Ray, the game completes the outstanding The Ancient World trilogy, bringing players the ultimate experience of historical confrontation between Rome and Carthage.<\/p>\n

This deluxe edition includes all three games in the series: Rise of the Roman Republic<\/em>, Carthage<\/em> and Thunderbolt<\/em>, fully revamped with new rules, improved graphics, special city cards, historical personalities, and maps of Italy, Iberia and Africa.<\/p>\n

The chit-pull system emphasizes historical accuracy, while combat is fast and dynamic with modifiers for cavalry, elite units and leadership. The player can choose between multiple scenarios, from the full campaign to smaller scenarios such as Hannibal\u2019s Invasion, the Spanish Campaign, the Sicilian Campaign and the African Campaign with Scipio.<\/p>\n

Ideal for fans of wargames, historical board games and GMT Games, the Thunderbolt board game offers unique depth, strategy and an authentic experience of ancient warfare. Whether you're a fan of Roman history or a wargame enthusiast, this game should be in your collection.<\/p>\n

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Impressive war strategy game from GMT Games for the Second Punic War. 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