Ilium: A Game of Heroes - open for playtesting


In Ilium: A Game of Heroes, players take on the role of mighty Homeric heroes, each supported by a contingent of followers, as they compete for Kleos (κλέος) – deeds of renown that will have their names remembered through time. Each player will normally control between 12 and 28 models whose management at key moments will be crucial in securing Kleos. Glory, not survival, will dictate victory.

Every group and every person approaches rules a different way, so it is always essential to explore different perspectives. Therefore, having worked steadfastly to bring the rules to a stable point, we are now looking for a small number outside playtesters to have a look.

Ilium: A Game of Heroes is written as a two player game with flexibility to allow additional players. Playtesters will need approximately 28 models each to represent the Achaean and Trojan heroes and their promachoi, a 24" (60cm) square playing area, and a couple of d10s. Playtesters should be able to commit to playing two or more games before the start of Easter. 

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in joining, please drop me an email at irregularwars@gmail.com.

Comments

  1. I would be interested. This will be fun!

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  2. this sounds fun, I'm in

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  3. I don't have any figures to playtest, but I will follow your progress as it is one of the periods I wanted to start this year. I'm on the look out for suitable 15mm heroes

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    1. Have a look at Museum Miniatures. They do a great range in 15mm for Achaeans/Mycenaeans and Trojans.

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  4. Definitely a fertile world for gaming! I especially like your idea of "Glory" rather than traditional battlefield victory being the goal. I wish I could help play test, but we have a pretty full schedule at the moment. I'll be following along eagerly, though...

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  5. Samuel Chapman8 Feb 2026, 17:19:00

    I've wanted a game on those lines since I read David Gemmel's Troy series. A ship of 30ish men making up a warband and lots of adventures with it.
    I am not in a situation to playtest much though as I end up doing everything solo

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