Played this scenario at MOAB is Sydney withn 1/72 miniatures insstread of blocks
Having read the intro to the scenario, and chosen by lot to command the Carthaginians, I set about re-creating the strategy of Cannae, which seemed the best path to Carthaginian success. The middle seemed weak, especially compared to the Roman centre.
In the event, the cards played to that strategy, with a move Heavies, and then a Mounted Charge plunging the elephants into the Roman right flank. Lost both elephant units, but eliminated 5 Roman units including a Triari (Heavy Foot). Importantly took out the Roman cavalry, which forced the Romans off this flank section.
Meanwhile, the Carthage centre exchanged pleasantries with the Roman velitae, but shuffled backwards as the more serious Hastati approached. With the left flank secured, the line shuffled right, where the initial Roman impact occurred.
A dearth of Left cards for the Carthaginians meant that the right needed to lend a hand, and the Numidian cavalry came forward to pressure the Roman left. Dashing around the flanks, they quickly intimidated the Roam cavalry, and encircled the Roman light foot. The inevitable clash of cavalry lost 1 unit each, but the Romans had just 1 left, whereas the Carthaginians had 3 units, and 3 more in reserve.
The final Roman push in the centre broke through the Carthage lines, but it was now too late, and the cost too high. Enveloped on both flanks, with no Romans on the left or the right, the Roman army was defeated 12-6
