Nika 2014

Command greek city hoplite soldier push rout enemy line coordinate ally attack secure victory watch flanksnika inspire ancient greek geography warfare base core mechanism face formation piece route board attack route piece rally board cost action piece rotate phalanx adjacent face way push enemy face phalanx deep theirsthere city athens white messene blue ally sparta red thebe black ally start board win get piece victory area heart ally territory twocity alliance play solo partner game support playersevery player enemy side make distribution piece action front strategic tactical consideration maneuver time coordination sacrifice key element strategysay designer josh raab nika ancient greek word conquer concept nika come dream study abroad athens rule hone nearly year test board shape core mechanic inspire ancient greek geography warfare greece narrow valley mountain pass way defeat enemy force collide headon literally push field othismo shoving think critical phase battle hoplite army heavy infantry dominate ancient greek war centuries.