Basileus is a an introductory level tactical medieval wargame. This is the fifth module of the "A la Charge!" series.
Each turn is composed of 6 phases:
Movement of Player 1
Combat of Player 1
Movement of Player 2
Combat of Player 2
Check victory conditions
Advance the Turn Marker
Five battles are included:
Arcadiopolis, 970 (Byzantines vs. Rus/Bulgars/Pechenegs)
Dorostolon 1, 971 (Byzantines vs. Rus/Pechenegs)
Dorostolon 2, 971 (Byzantines vs. Rus)
Dorostolon 3, 971 (Byzantines vs. Rus)
Beroia, 1122(Byzantines vs. Pechenegs)
Many wargame concepts are introduced like Zone of Control, moving from hexagon to hexagon, command, firing long distance or close combat (melee), checking morale and retreating.
A battle lasts between 30-60 mins.