War Games
Not only was H. G. Wells the grandfather of science fiction, he was also the grandfather of War Games. War Games have pretty much existed for as long as there have been wars. Chess and Go, two of the oldest games in the world, arose from War Games. War Games began to be used by armed services to train in tactics and predict military outcomes It was Wells, however, who first opened up the War Games for the amateur. In 1915, he published a set of amateur wargaming rules in a book entitled <Little Wars, now seen as the "wargamers’ bible". In 1953, Charles Roberts released the first commercially available "board" war game. Though it was a slow starter, Roberts eventually went on to form the Avalon-Hill Game Company, now one of the world’s biggest game companies.
A small company, Tactical Studies Rules created a War Games called Chainmail that became the first wargame to include rules for giants, trolls, dragons and magic spells. This game is seen to be the immediate predecessor of Dungeons and Dragons, and indeed, there are many similarities in the rules and style. It was only a matter time before the first game specifically set in Tolkien’s world was published. War games let you re-create and out-do the epic accomplishments of these great men by putting you in charge of the grand strategies and sharp tactics that decide the fate of men and nations. War games also encompass non-historical settings, such as futuristic science-fiction conflicts and fanstasy battles between men and monster.
Hot War Games!
HeroScape: Rise of the Valkyrie $59.99 War is being Waged in Valhalla! Valhalla was a happy and peaceful place until the discovery of the wellsprings. The water from the springs brought powers and visions to those that drank from it. The visions included images of heroes and warriors from other worlds and times locked in deadly combat. With their new powers, the Valkyrie devised ways to beckon these creatures and use them against their enemies. The lush lands of Valhalla have now become a war-torn and desolate ruin. Heroes and warriors from all worlds and times are now ready to wage war in Valhalla, and you have come to lead them. Will you be part of the Jandar Army who longs for peace? Or will you be vengeful and lead the Utgar Army to gain control for yourself and your minions? Build your battlefield, gather your armies and wage war against your enemies. Will you be cunning and powerful enough to crush your enemies and claim victory?
WAR! AGE OF IMPERIALISM COMPUTER GAME $14.99
War! Age of Imperialism is the computer version of the award winning board game from Eagle Games. As many as 8 players starting with several regions each compete to create the most powerful empire on Earth. Regions controlled by the native peoples can be assimilated through peaceful treaties or taken by military force. Acquired regions can then be improved and developed through construction, education, and technology. Spending your wealth wisely and building or abandoning alliances at the right time is crucial to victory. Will you make the right decisions on the path to global domination? Features of War! Age of Imperialism Computer Game: A stunning antique map of the world hand-painted by world renowned artist Paul E. Niemeyer New map sections with North and South America Play any time against the computer or up to 7 other people Solo play against a relentless artificial intelligence Internet play: Live multiplayer online or via e-mail PC and Mac compatible War! Age of Imperialism CD ROM System Requirements: Operating System: Windows 98 (or higher) Processor: 500 MHz (or higher) Memory: 128M Ram minimum, 256M recommended (or higher) Video Card: SVGA capable of 800x600 and 16 bit colors (or higher) Disk: 75M disk free Mac Mac OS 10.2.3 (or later) with the Java 1.4.1 update found at http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/java.html Both Online play requires 56k internet access or higher and a valid email address.
CONQUEST OF THE EMPIRE
Will you be the next Emperor of Rome, or food for the lions? In Conquest of the Empire it is the 2nd century AD, and the 200 year Pax Romana of Augustus Caesar has come to an end. With the death of the Philosopher-Scholar Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire is without a competent leader. Chaos has descended on the land and several contenders for the throne have emerged. Use diplomacy to pacify your stronger enemies and your mighty Roman Legions to crush the rest! Conquest of the Empire features over 300 historically accurate, professionally sculpted miniatures, and improved Classic gameplay as well as rules for the all new Conquest of the Empire 2!
A HOUSE DIVIDED - THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
A House Divided (third edition) simulates the epic struggle of the American Civil War that was fought over the twin issues of slavery and states´ rights. The period from 1840 to 1861 saw the issues brought to a boil, and in 1861 the nation became tangled in a terrible war that lasted four long years. This game covers the war between the North and the South from the First Battle of Bull Run (or Manassas Junction) to Lee´s surrender at Appomattox (or Grant´s surrender at Harrisburg…). Each player becomes a leader of one of these two nations and makes the strategic decisions which determine the ultimate outcome of the war. Two sides fought the Civil War, and two sides play A House Divided. This game is played on a large mounted mapboard showing America, from the Atlantic coast on the east to Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana on the west. On the map are a number of boxes, each representing a city, town, or location important to the war. The boxes are connected by transportation-lines - rivers, roads, and railroads.
AGE OF MYTHOLOGY THE BOARD GAME
Based on the popular computer game, this board game version of Age of Mythology allows players to build armies of fighters and gods from Greek, Egyptian, and Norse mythology. Gather resources, explore and build on newly discovered land, recruit creatures and heroes from old myths and legends, and do battle against other players to see who can conquer the Age of Mythology.
DOOM - THE BOARDGAME
In Doom - The Boardgame, the Union Aerospace Corporation was performing secret experiments in their base on Mars. Tapping into the very fabric of the universe itself, UAC scientists made discoveries that would forever change human existence. Then something went terribly wrong... In Doom - The Boardgame, one player controls the hordes of invaders that have broken into the UAC Mars base, while the other players take on the roles of highly-trained marines fighting to save their lives and all of humanity. To win, the marines will have to use their unique abilities to function as a team while exploring the winding corridors and monster-infested rooms of the base. If they don't, the minions of Hell will crush all humanity!
WAR OF THE RING GAME
From the land of Mordor, the dark lord Sauron seeks to conquer Middle Earth and its people. To be sure of domination, he lacks only the One Ring that was cut from his hand long ago. The War of the Ring is an epic board game experience based on the Lord of the Rings trilogy written by J.R.R. Tolkien. This game allows players to immerse themselves in Tolkien's classic story and experience it's epic action, dramatic conflict, and all the memorable characters of these great stories.
AXIS & ALLIES - REVISED
It's spring 1942, the world is at war, and Axis and Allies allows you to take the fate of the world into your own hands! Germany and Japan are aligned against the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and the United States. Victory belongs not only to the side that conquers it's opponents on the battlefield, but also to the player who seizes the most enemy territory. This updated version of the WWII classic features a redesigned map, and 370 playing pieces including artillery and destroyers.
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