Myrmidons pits two players or two teams of players against each other. One player/team plays the US military forces circa 1950s. The other player/team commands a force of giant mutant ants ala the atomic horror movie classic, Them!
The game is designed for tabletop miniatures play (15mm scale human troops are suggested such as Battlefront Games' WW2 Flames of War (FoW). Counters are provided with the game so that new players or those who don't wish to use miniatures can dive right in.
From the Cover:
Giant mutant ants are in the city sewers and the army must save the day! Play the army commander and use your rifle squads, bazookas, flame throwers - - even mechanized units to eliminate the Ant Queen and her minions; or feast on the human intruders as you defend your colony by playing the carnivorous giant ants!
This package contains everything you need to play except six sided die!
Here’s what you get:
•A complete set of play tested rules, using easy-to-learn game mechanics.
•A partial sample turn with accompanying illustrations.
•2-D copies of all required game pieces for first-time players.
•Extensive diagrams and illustrations for “visual learners” to get playing fast!
•SEVEN unique scenarios for hours of gaming fun; play from two to six players!
•Comb binding for ease of play.
•Compatible with Flames of War basing.