Field Command

Published 1991

In Field Command each player controls an army of 40 units comprised of Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry, a General, and Guerillas. Cavalry and Infantry are divided into 3 ranks, denoted by a triangle, a circle, or a square. The battlefield is an 11x11 grid which contains forests and plains across 3 levels of elevation. Players can move up to 12 units per turn and movement is simultaneous. Battle is resolved with a rock-paper-scissors system which is modified by both rank and terrain. The goal of the game is to remove the other player's general from the battlefield.

Mechanics

Action / Movement Programming Action Queue Grid Movement Physical Rock-Paper-Scissors Simultaneous Action Selection Square Grid

Categories

Wargame

Designers

IV Walter E. Johnston

Publishers

(Self-Published)
Field Command

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.33/5
Year
1991
BGG Rating
7.08
BGG Rank
#9482
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Field Command is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Field Command takes about 180 minutes.
Field Command has a complexity rating of 2.33/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Field Command is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Field Command has a rating of 7.08/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 175 ratings. It is ranked #9482 overall.
Field Command was designed by IV, Walter E. Johnston. It was published in 1991.