Games & Comics

WAR - Age of Imperialism
2 to 6 players
Ages 12 & up
Publisher: Eagle Games

Awards
Nominee Best Historical simulation GAMES 100 2003

Conquer the world! - War! is a game of empire building, exploration, economic expansion, technological advancement, diplomacy, and tactical battles in the age of Imperialism (1830 - 1900). Players rule one of the great powers of the era as they attempt to carve out an empire. Should they build up their army or economy? Negotiate or attack? Spend on research or a new fort to protect the frontier?

Gamer Players can: Send explorers into unknown regions to discover hidden treasures and the native peoples that guard them. Create a robust economy by developing resources and building factories, railroads, ports, and cities. Research new technologies to gain an advantage in production or battle. Negotiate with native peoples to join your empire, or form alliances with other players to protect its future. Produce armies of infantry, cavalry, artillery, and leaders to conquer new lands; Build navies to control the seas, and build forts to guard the empire from attack.

Features: Over 800 detailed miniature pieces representing armies of infantry, cavalry, artillery, and leaders, as well as ports, cities, factories, railroads, forts, explorers, engineers, native armies, and fleets of warships. A gigantic 1.16meters x 91cm gameboard representing the world in the late 1800's. 3 sets of rules form basic to advanced Easy to play basic rules allow anyone to get right into the game, while the advanced rules create a more in-depth experience.