Clash of Empires: August 1914
Published 1986
This game, first published in The Wargamer Magazine (#58), is a simulation of the beginning of the Great War. Basically a two-player game where one person controls the French and the other, the Germans (a third player can be brought in to control British forces). The game is open-ended... it continues until one side of the conflict has achieved its victory conditions or a stalemate is reached. To win as the German player you must capture Paris and cut it off from supply for two complete turns. The French must capture two German supply centres to win. Either player may declare a Stalemate if the game lasts longer than 12 turns... a 'marginal' victory may then be calculated based on city control and strength losses.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2-3 Players
- Time
- 2 hours
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.27/5
- Year
- 1986
- BGG Rating
- 6.89
- BGG Rank
- #15124
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
Clash of Empires: August 1914 supports 2 to 3 players.
A typical game of Clash of Empires: August 1914 takes about 120 minutes.
Clash of Empires: August 1914 has a complexity rating of 2.27/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Clash of Empires: August 1914 is 12+.
Clash of Empires: August 1914 has a rating of 6.89/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 68 ratings. It is ranked #15124 overall.
Clash of Empires: August 1914 was designed by Kerry Anderson. It was published in 1986.