1870: The War Against The Empire - Epic Wargame of The Franco-German War's Lightning Campaign

Description

• Journey into the Franco-German War: Immerse yourself in a unique operational scale wargame that covers the first month/phase of the Franco-German War, where the combined armies of Germany swiftly overcame Napoleon III's martial forces to overthrow the Second Empire in just one month
• Inspired by Wargaming Classics: Drawing inspiration from SPI's "Wilderness Campaign," Mark Simonitch's "US Civil War," and the "Great Campaigns of the American Civil War" series, 1870 offers a rich and historically grounded gaming experience
• Varied Unit Types: Command SP, Corps, and Army HQs, each with their own attack and defense bonuses and movement allowances, adding depth and strategy to your gameplay
• Realistic Mechanics: Experience the challenges and intricacies of 19th-century warfare with mechanics that cover leader casualties, disruption, demoralization, logistics, and command. Plan your march, execute planned attacks, defend against Chassepot fire, and conduct artillery bombardments
• Perfect for Solo Play: With a solo rating of 8/10 and a weight rating of 7/10 for complexity, "1870: The War Against the Empire" is designed for 1-2 players, offering both a challenging solo experience and an engaging multiplayer option. This game is part of the 2140 series, featuring no more than 140 counters and a 22x17-inch map of France, making it a valuable addition to your wargaming collection

1870 is the first in a new sub-series of games within the 2140 series called the Long Century Operational Series covering 19th century conflicts at a unique operational scale. 1870 covers the first month/phase of the Franco-German war, in which the combined armies of Germany overwhelmed the martial forces of Napoleon III in a lightning campaign of opportunity and maneuver taking only a month to overthrow the Second Empire. 1870 is heavily inspired by SPIs Wilderness Campaign, Mark Simonitchs US Civil War and the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War series. Units are SP, Corps and Army HQs. HQs have an ATK Bonus, DEF Bonus, and Movement Allowance March & Planned Attacks | Defensive Chassepot fire | Artillery Bombardments Mechanics covering Leader Casualties, Disruption/Demoralization, Logistics and Command are all included in the game. Part of the 2140 series, no more than 140 counters with a 22x17 inch map of France. WEIGHT: 7/10 SOLO: 8/10 PLAYERS: 1-2 Design by Ray Weiss Developed by Matt Ward Counters by Ivan Caceres Map by Ilya Kudriashov

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