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Illusions of Glory - The Great War on the Eastern Front

By: GMT Games

Type: Boxed Game

Product Line: Non-Series War Games - 1800-1939

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Product Info

Title
Illusions of Glory - The Great War on the Eastern Front
Publisher
Category
Sub-category
Author
Perry R. Silverman
Publish Year
2017
Dimensions
9x12x2"
NKG Part #
2147675179
MFG. Part #
GMT1708-1
Type
Boxed Game
Age Range
12 Years and Up
# Players
2 Players
Game Length
360 Minutes

Description

Illusions of Glory - The Great War on the Eastern Front is the latest Card Driven Game to simulate the Great War in Europe. First came the award-winning legendary Paths of Glory by Ted Raicer, which simulates the entire war in Europe and the Middle East which is now a convention favorite. It was followed by the well-received Pursuit of Glory, designed by Brad and Brian Stock, which focuses on the war in the Near East. Illusions of Glory takes this proven game system to a new and exciting level by applying its focus to the Eastern Front.

The Allied Powers bring massive forces to bear against Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey while trying to prevent a game-changing revolution in Russia. The Central Powers must defeat Russia, hold off Italy, and win the upper hand in the Balkans or face demoralization and rebellion at home. Players test their generalship and strategic abilities as Illusions of Glory lets you recreate the dramatic events of World War Iā€™s Eastern Front.

Your hand of strategy cards present you with a rich array of strategic and operational choices. You must decide whether to use each card for its historic event, unit movement, combat, or troop replacements. You must commit your forces to a variety of objectives: winning the dynamic war of maneuver between German-led and Russian armies; seizing the Balkans and its vital objectives; or prevailing in the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Italy. If you are looking for a game that is relevant, fun, challenging, and tense, from complete campaigns to shorter playing scenarios, you will enjoy Illusions of Glory.

GAME SCENARIOS:

  • Campaign Game
  • Mobilization
  • Limited War
  • Total War
  • Italian Front Mini Game

    COMPONENTS

  • One 22ā€™ x 34ā€™ full-color mounted map board
  • Three full-color Counter Sheets
  • 110 full-color playing cards (55 Allied; 55 Central Powers)
  • Rule Book
  • Play Book (with Strategy Guide, Card Histories, and Scenarios)
  • Mobilization/Setup Card
  • Two Combat Results Cards
  • Brusilov Offensive Scenario Card
  • Two six-sided dice