2015 · Political

Generalship: From the 4th Century B.C. to the 19th Century

A compact strategy game about the history of Europe, spanning the 4th century B.C. to the 19th century. Players rule Austria, Byzantium, England, or France and appoint one of 49 famous generals as their commander. Players develop their nation by accumulating political power, increasing production and population, and researching technologies. They also raise armies, manage alliances, and compete in battles. Victory points come from winning battles and developing new technologies, with outcomes shaped by available actions, commander abilities, and luck.

groupPlayers

2–4 best 4

schedulePlaying time

60–120 min

cakeAge

14+

psychologyComplexity

4 / 5