Al-Andalus (Moors & Christians Wars) Introduction This game represents the fascinating history of the Iberian Peninsula in the era of so-called "second Taifa kingdoms" around mid-twelfth century. When the domain Almoravids began to fall, arose the second Taifa kingdoms (1144-1170), which were later conquered by the Almohades Arabs. In this period of time...
As one of the Diadochi, heir of Alexander the Great, you must control territories, but above all, gain legitimacy by controlling the royal family and defeating your opponents in battle. Recruit armies with pezhetairoi, hetairoi, and elephants. And also fleets of penteras. Move them across the Macedonian empire to complete missions or engage other Diadochi....
Alamo 1836 is a solitaire wargame (but it can eventually be played by two), published in Vae Victis #97 (February 2011), about the key episode of the thirteen days siege of the fort. The A4 map is divided into areas. The game includes a sheet of 80 counters. Each texan counter represent 10 soldiers or 1 cannon. Each mexican counter represent 80 soldier or...
"Alaric the Goth" is a grand strategic wargame of the Barbarian invasions of the Western Roman Empire during the Fourth and Fifth centuries A.D. The game is abstract and is not a direct simulation. Can be played solitaire by playing the Romans and defending against the oncoming hordes, led by Alaric, the man who finally brought about the Fall of the Roman...
The Battle of Albuera has gone down in history as the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Peninsular War. Marshal Soult thought he could roll up a mixed Spanish/British/Portuguese force and claim a great French victory. He was wrong. A clever flank attack was stopped dead by some of the best Spanish troops of the war. Then, despite a devastating charge by...
Transformation of metals into gold? It’s possible – any physicist will say nowadays. In the 16th century, alchemists made attempts to do that in their laboratories, aspiring to gain wealth and never-ending fame. Some, as Edward Kelley, thanks to royal sponsors, achieved all that, nevertheless they never succeeded in transmutation of metals… In this magical...
Story: Long ago, the power of five elements was operating in the whole land. Metal manufactured tools. Wood bred creations. Water moisturized lives. Fire warmed world. And Earth created land. Five elements mutually generated and overcame each other. In this circle, all creations within heaven and earth never ended. In the vast land, only a few people could...
In the worker movement game Alchemy Bazaar, 2-5 players are rival alchemists who jointly own a growing bazaar of alchemical shops. Each round, new shop tiles are added to the bazaar, and the players then take turns moving their apprentices around the various shops to collect coins, alchemical ingredients, formulas and special actions. Each apprentice can...
A tactical character-based board game where gladiators fight for immortality before Aldarok: the end of all things. Characters move around on hex-grid battle maps, use unique abilities, and roll dice for combat. Fight against an opponent with a squad of 3 unique characters. Build up a resource pool (Destiny) and unleash it on your opponent with a wide...
Alea Iacta Est is a strategic historical wargame for two players. It narrates the civil wars that tore the late Roman Republic to shreds and paved the way for the establishment of the Principate. The period covered extends from Caesar’s crossing of the Rubicon with soldiers of the XIII Legion (12 January, 49 B.C.) to Octavianus’ closing of the doors of the...
(from the publisher:) During a war that blazed across most of the world, there was only one place in North America that was invaded and occupied by the Axis. The hard fighting that took place in the freezing fog and the logistical nightmare of getting there in the first place doesn't get the place in the history of the Second World War that it deserves....
Wargame covering the siege of Tyre by Alexander the Great and the Macedonians in 332 B.C. The map consists of both Area Movement (sea) and Point-to-Point (the city of Tyre). The three scenarios include: Naval Battles, Fight for the City, Fight for the City (siege version) and the Campaign Game. The game has very high quality and attractive color...