Soldier Emperor
Indian Empires – The Struggle for India, 1767-1849
A board game by Michael Bennighof, Robert G. Markham
1 - 5 Players 120 - 240 minutes Low
Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement
Age of Reason, Napoleonic, Post-Napoleonic, Wargame
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Description
Step into the smoky heat of 18th‑century India, where you’ll command everything from Maratha warlords to the British East India Company in a sprawling, card‑driven saga that’s surprisingly easy to pick up. Up to five folks can clash—or team up—over two to four hours of maneuvering troops along point‑to‑point routes, rolling dice to see who bites the dust and whose artillery rolls over the battlefield. The game’s heart is a clever mix of campaign cards that shape the political landscape and battle cards that turn every skirmish into a fresh puzzle, so no two sessions ever feel the same. Designed by veteran wargame architects Michael Bennighof and Robert G. Markham, this 2016 title captures the drama of the Age of Reason, the Napoleonic era, and the frantic scramble for Indian riches without drowning you in rules. Whether you’re a solo strategist or a group of friends looking for an epic historical showdown, Soldier Emperor delivers big‑scale conflict and big‑time fun in one beautifully illustrated package.
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