description De Bellis Antiquitatis Overview
De Bellis Antiquitatis, usually abbreviated DBA, is a historical miniatures wargame covering ancient and medieval warfare from roughly 3000 BC to AD 1520. Developed by Phil Barker with Sue Barker and Richard Bodley Scott for its first commercial edition, it uses small armies and a compact ruleset intended to resolve battles quickly. It is for players who want a portable, unit-based game rather than a large figure count or highly detailed simulation.
help De Bellis Antiquitatis FAQ
What time period does De Bellis Antiquitatis cover?
De Bellis Antiquitatis, or DBA, covers warfare from roughly 3000 BC to AD 1520. That range includes ancient armies and many medieval forces within the same compact rules framework.
What does DBA stand for?
DBA stands for De Bellis Antiquitatis. The game was developed by Phil Barker with Sue Barker and Richard Bodley Scott for its first commercial edition.
Why are DBA armies considered small?
DBA is designed around compact armies rather than the very large model counts used by many mass-battle systems. Its limited model footprint makes it practical for historical players who want to represent many periods without building enormous collections.
Can DBA represent both ancient and medieval battles?
Yes, its army lists span the period from about 3000 BC through AD 1520. That lets players move from ancient Egyptian or Greek-style forces to later medieval armies while keeping the same core rules.
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