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2022BGG rank #8,216

Imperial Tide: The Great War 1914-1918

by Gregory M. Smith · Compass Games

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Players1–2
Time180–240m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Imperial Tide: The Great War 1914-1918?

Imperial Tide is a 2-player strategic level war game covering the entire Great War in just one evening. It is based on the "Pacific Tide" game system and features card-driven mechanics and a simple system that allows for multiple decisions by both players. Players will control Army/Naval Groups represented by strength points for maneuver and control of map areas. The game also includes a "bot" for solitaire play. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Area MovementCard Play Conflict ResolutionDice RollingPoint to Point MovementSimulationSolo / Solitaire Game

On the shelf

Categories

WargameWorld War I

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