DBA – De Bellis Antiquitatis – is a fast play set of rules for ancient and medieval wargaming in the period 3000 BC to 1520 AD. DBA is produced by the Wargames Research Group and was the first game in the DBx series. These rules allow entire armies to be represented by 12 elements and fast games, resolved within an hour.
DBA – 15mm “End of the Age of Bronze”
This tournament will be played on Saturday 16th November, with registration at 9am and games beginning at 9:30am.
We will use the standard DBA v3.0 rules and play 5 rounds, which should also allow plenty of time to visit the trade stands and have lunch. The winner will receive the a trophy and there will be a selection of prizes.
For the members of the Society of Ancients, the tournament scores will be included in the UK SOA DBA league.
Boards will be provided.
You will need a valid 12-element army in 15mm and any terrain you need as a defender, as well as dice and measuring sticks. Armies will need to be selected from those that fought in the general Mediterranean and the Middle East areas in the period of approximately 1250-1150 BC. The list of armies that can be used is provided here – DBA Army Lists Warfare 2024.