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Dark Ages: Tactical Warfare, 500-1300 box art

Dark Ages: Tactical Warfare, 500-1300

Players

2

Time

120-180

Age

12+

Weight

2.46

Rating

6.15

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

The game has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to others' strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Dark Ages: Tactical Warfare, 500-1300 has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, strategic depth, and scalability. The presence of expansions and moderate player interaction also contribute to its replay value. While it may not be the easiest game to learn, it offers a rewarding experience for players willing to invest the time to master its depth and tactics.

Luck profile

Dark Ages: Tactical Warfare, 500-1300 has a moderate level of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

Tactical Warfare 700-1300 A.D. It covers all the major military systems such as the Vikings, Crusaders, Muslim Cavalry, Byzantine Legions and Mongol Hordes. It has 14 scenarios that cover the major battles from the Battle of Tours in 732 to the Battle of Liegnitz in 1241. It has one general map that all 14 battles are fought on, in different locations on the map. There are 6 types of infantry units, 4 types of cavalry units and Viking fleets. Victory is gained by destroying enemy units and a special rule accounts for the "panic threshold" of the troops. There are two types of combat, melee and missile. It uses an odds based combat results table, a terrain effect chart and a combat unit capability chart.

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Credits

Designers

1
Stephen B. Patrick

Artists

1
Redmond A. Simonsen

Publishers

1
SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)