Death in the Trenches - A Strategic Game about World War I

Death in the Trenches is a strategic game covering the entirety of the First World War, from the first shots in Serbia and Belgium to the final defeat (or victory!) of Germany and its allies in 1918. This game offers an in-depth experience of the war through detailed maps and exciting gameplay systems.

Death in the Trenches

The map, created by Jonathan Carnehl, is designed to evoke the feeling of 1914 using texts and colors from atlases of the era. It stretches from the Pyrenees to Moscow and from Norway to Sudan, covering every square centimeter of territory in Europe and the Middle East that saw combat during 1914-1918, in a manageable 34×22 inch format.

Key Features of Death in the Trenches

• Comprehensive game board: A large and detailed map showing all areas where battles took place during World War I.
• Extra map: Colonial battles around the world are shown on an additional 8½x11 inch map depicting the German Empire.
• Fantastic game pieces: 456 beautifully illustrated counters representing all national armies that participated in the war, including Germans, French, British, and Russians.
• Unique game systems: The game mechanics are designed to be easy to understand; face up means the unit is entrenched, face down means it is not.
• Historical detail: The player experiences historical events and units such as tanks, artillery bombardments, and specialized units without having to memorize complex rules.
• Focus on enjoyment: No complicated resource and production points, and combat rules are easy to understand and use.
• Simple rulebook: A short and easy-to-understand rulebook that explains game mechanics and the combat system without complicated reference works.
• Strategic choices: The player must make decisions about how many dice they want to roll and how much risk they are willing to take, leading to an exciting gameplay experience.

For those fascinated by World War I, Death in the Trenches offers a unique combination of strategic thinking and historical detail. The elegant system allows you to focus on the fun of the game instead of getting bogged down in complicated rules. Every decision has consequences, and every move is a choice between life and death in the trenches.

To store the game, keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Ensure all components are in place after playing and store them in the included box to ensure long-term durability. For best collection, make sure you use gentle methods to handle the game pieces so they are not damaged.