Table feel
Field Marshal has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.
1976
Ranked #18,846
Field Marshal
Maneuver forces across tactical or historical battle maps.
Wargames
Wargame
Dice Rolling
Players
2
Play time
Not listed
Age
12+
Complexity
2.08/5
Rating
6.00
Harder to teach
Highly interactive
Deep strategy
Group fit
At a glance
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Teachability
2.4/5
Harder to teach
Replay value
4.0/5
High replayability
Interaction
3.6/5
Highly interactive
Player scaling
4.4/5
Scales well
Strategic depth
4.7/5
Deep strategy
Player control
3.5/5
More strategic control
Replay value
Field Marshal offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, multiple paths to victory, and variable setups. The expansions available add new content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement over time. It scales well with different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort. Overall, Field Marshal has a strong replayability score of 8.06.
Luck profile
Field Marshal has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements like dice rolls and card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role. Overall, Field Marshal strikes a good balance between luck and strategy.
Overview
Field Marshal is a wargame between two fictional countries using world war two era technology. The game adds a level of uncertainty with a deck of event cards which could cause events such as some of your troops being withdrawn to another front which is off map and which you have...
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Field Marshal is a wargame between two fictional countries using world war two era technology. The game adds a level of uncertainty with a deck of event cards which could cause events such as some of your troops being withdrawn to another front which is off map and which you have no control over. Also included is a third minor country which could join the fighting on either side.
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Designers
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John Edwards
Artists
1
Sawshun Yamagushi
Publishers
2
Jedko Games
Kokusai-Tsushin Co., Ltd. (?????)
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