This is a WWII historical simulation, where you take the role of either the Germans or the Allies on the western front, designed by a veteran designer and historian. The novel 'initiative' system means that you never know who is going to move a piece next. With both historical, and free set ups the German and Allied players can either follow in Eisenhower...
“The Huns were fearsome nomadic horsemen from the steppes of Central Europe. The Hunnic tribes routinely raided and pillaged their neighbors, and each other. The famed Attila was able to unite many of the tribes under his leadership. His devastating attacks on the Christian peoples of Europe earned Attila the nickname 'The Scourge of God.'" "In 451 AD...
Age of Academics is an original domestic German-style board game that combines multiple mechanisms with historical and cultural themes. Here is a detailed introduction: Number of Players and Duration: It supports 1-4 players, with 3 being recommended. A single game takes about 40 minutes per player, and its complexity is estimated at 3.3/5, making it a...
A multiplayer boardgame of ancient civilizations. The players represent one of fifteen ancient cultures. The cultures are defined by 16 statistics. These include Agriculture Level, Population, Ideas, Resources, Military Level, and Victory Points. In addition, each culture is assigned historically flavored starting bonuses for certain statistics. The...
The Age of Arguments is set at the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th centuries. It is a simulation of the struggle between the major European states for power in Europe and the emerging empires. The turn order auction is a nice tweak that really tests your bluffing abilities. The components are very cheap but that doesn't detract from the fun to be...
This is Zvezda's rulebook for fighting ancient to medieval battles using the Art of Tactic system. In order to play the game, you require bases for your troops. Each base contains and identification flag and a data card that is used when moving, fighting, or checking moral during the game. Most of the Zvezda boxed Art of Tactic sets include figures, bases...
Not to be confused with the other "Fortress Besieged!" game [What other "Fortress Besieged!" game?]. This one appears to be of sturdier materials, such as simulated stone, while that other kind was some sort of wooden palisades. It also contains the miniatures and game system from Age of Battles. Those with little desire to amass whole countries of...
Zvezda – 8204 – The Crusaders This box contained 2 full plastic soldiers inside, Zvezda – 8002 – Christian Knights and Zvezda – 8009 – Saracens , both Italeri re-releases by Zvezda, for a total of 58 plastic soldiers (It also contained an exclusive Priest/Pope figure). Part of the Age of Battles: Napeonic Wars – Rulebook (3rd Edition) table-top gaming...
This one takes place in Japan using the "A.o.B" system with the great MINIS and I'd expect to see MORE 'Expansion' packs for them! Then maybe, those 'Mongol hordes' just might make it upon the island shores during a successful "Invade Japan!" game session. Description from the back of the box: The military historical game the Battle by Okehazama is based...
Part of the Age of Battles: Napeonic Wars – Rulebook (3rd Edition) table-top miniatures gaming system using 1/72 scale miniatures, The Battle of Issa replays Alexander's attempt to defeat Darius and his Persian army. Alexander the Great: The Battle of Issa This box contains 4 complete kits: Zvezda – 8019 – Macedonian Phalanx (Complete Box) Zvezda – 8007 –...
Based upon the Age of Battles: Napeonic Wars – Rulebook (3rd Edition) MINIS gaming system, this one includes 161 of their excellent 'minis', to include War Elephants(!), Chariots, Greek and Persian Infantry, Cavalry, etc. Along with the various other items that comprise the components for the "Age of Battles" game sets. You would think that the "C &...
Leipzig – Battle of Nations is part of the Age of Battles table-top miniatures gaming system using 1/72 scale miniatures and following the Age of Battles Napoleonic Wars rules. Leipzig – Battle of Nations plays out as a campaign over six episodes. Game Components: Approximately 173 miniatures - Russian Heavy Infantry Grenadiers (8020) - Russian Foot...