Successors is a card-driven movement strategy game that focuses on the war to succeed Alexander The Great. The upcoming fourth edition of this game has an updated board layout, charts, cards, and a revised rulebook that fixes issues with previous editions. Also, Phalanx has added introductions to the historical scenarios that help streamline the gameplay as well as 60 new illustrations and 12 leader miniatures. Additionally, they are is also offering up a giant play mat accessory that allows the game to be played on larger playing areas.
The game box comes with a game board, 400-plus counters, 70 large cards, 23 miniatures, 33 Province cards, 20 General cards, 5 large Faction cards, a large Movement allowance card, over 350 Markers, 20 Plastic rings, 2 six-sided dice, 5 Player aid charts, a rulebook, and a playbook. This game is for two to five players, ages 14 and up, and plays in 90 minutes. No word has been given on an MSRP for this product as of the publication of this article.
Phalanx Games also released Nanty Narking last year through Ares Games (see "Delve Into Victorian London With 'Nanty Narking' ").