
Dawn of Battle
Designer's Edition
1 - 2 Players 120 - 180 minutes Medium
Action/Event, Action Points, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Command Cards, Events, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Impulse Movement, Line of Sight, Movement Points, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Simulation, Zone of Control, Map Deformation, Map Deformation
Ancient, Card Game, Fighting, Medieval, Renaissance, Wargame
Description
Dawn of Battle: Designer's Edition is a thrilling board game that takes you back in time to experience epic battles from ancient to medieval eras. Spanning over 3,000 years of combat, this game lets you relive iconic battles, from the age of Greek generals to the invention of gunpowder. As a player, you'll have the opportunity to command armies and make strategic decisions that will determine the outcome of each battle. With its straightforward and action-packed game system, Dawn of Battle is perfect for anyone familiar with board games, and its normal complexity rules make it easy to learn. The game's unique mechanics, such as action points, command cards, and impulse movement, create a dynamic and immersive experience. The better your army's leadership, the more flexibility you'll have to maneuver and strike against your enemy. The game also includes supplementary rules that cover various aspects of ancient and medieval warfare, such as barbarian charges, elephant panic, and random events. Each scenario is carefully crafted to recreate historical battles, with units ranging from infantry and cavalry to missile units and special units like elephants and war wagons. The action deck is the game's primary engine, determining command, action outcomes, and melee combat, and ensuring that no two games are ever the same. As a Designer's Edition, this updated version of Dawn of Battle includes all new scenarios and 120 double-sided terrain tiles, offering endless possibilities for gameplay. With twenty scenarios to choose from, you can relive battles such as Megiddo, Marathon, and Hastings, among others. The game also includes comprehensive guidelines on how to create your own scenarios, making it a complete system for recreating virtually any battle from ancient to early gunpowder eras. Whether you're a history buff or a strategy enthusiast, Dawn of Battle: Designer's Edition is an engaging and challenging game that will keep you on the edge of your seat for 120 to 180 minutes of playtime. Get ready to experience the thrill of ancient and medieval warfare like never before, with Dawn of Battle: Designer's Edition.
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