HANNIBAL Variant : Less luck in the final turn, and removal of « messenger intercepted ». 1) Special rules for 9th turn : Prohibit any card which may remove or convert PC without the use of force (CU) : All « Revolts » cards, Numidian Ally, Sophonisba, Mutin's Numidians, Grain shortage, Diplomacy and « Syracuse allies with Carthage ». Reason : I have played dozens of games of Hannibal, and when the game is very tense, and both players close to victory in the last turn, the victory often choose the one who have the more « Diplomacy » or « Revolts » cards : Frustrating ! Try this rule and the last turn strategy will change drastically : The situation will be clear. You know exactly what must be done to gain victory. In effect, it gives very tense final battles, without the annoying doubt of « If he has a diplomacy, i'm dead anyway ! ». 2) Remove from play the « Messenger Intercepted » Strategy card. Reason : This card is too helpful for the player who draw it, and particularly when he draws it several times in a game ! By the way, the existence of this card stress us too much. Get rid of it ! Nicolas Guérineau