2026 · Wargame

Purgatorio: Men of Iron Volume VI

Recreates a series of medieval Italian battles between Guelph and Ghibelline forces from the late 12th to early 14th centuries. Players command armies on hex maps using 9/16" counters, maneuvering units, resolving combat, and managing command and terrain effects to reflect historical engagements such as Legnano, Cortenuova, Montaperti, Benevento, Tagliacozzo, Campaldino, and Zappolino. Scenarios vary in scale and objectives, emphasizing maneuver, timing of reinforcements, and the impact of leadership and local politics on battlefield outcomes.

groupPlayers

1–2 best 2

schedulePlaying time

60–240 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

2.8 / 5