Infantry Attacks: Fall of Empires

What to Expect

You engage in opening battles of 1914 on the Eastern Front between Russian and Austro-Hungarian forces. The game includes sixty scenarios and six rigid maps, where you command infantry, cavalry, artillery, and unique units on detailed company and squadron levels. The maps are compatible with Panzer Grenadier games, adding flexibility for varied gameplay.

Who Is This Game For?

Infantry Attacks: Fall of Empires targets experienced wargamers interested in World War I. With a 30-minute playtime and designed exclusively for two players, it suits shorter sessions. Basic understanding of tactical dice-rolling and hex-grid games helps but the clear structure makes it accessible to newcomers in wargaming.

How It Works

The game uses dice rolling to resolve combat events realistically and dynamically. Movement and battles take place on a hexagon grid that allows strategic positioning. You command units like infantry, artillery, and cavalry, each with distinct strengths. The sixty scenarios provide various tactical challenges and replayability.

What Makes It Special

Michael Bennighof created this standalone entry in the Infantry Attacks series in 2021, thematically linked to the Panzer Grenadier series. The combination of Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid mechanics with extensive scenarios makes it a versatile wargame. It is exclusively designed for two players and focuses on the Eastern Front of WWI.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set on the Eastern Front of World War I in 1914, featuring the forces of Austria-Hungary and the Russian Empire. It focuses on early battles and the different troop types involved.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus first on learning the dice rolling mechanics and hex grid layout to make confident tactical decisions.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

A recommended two-player wargame for those seeking fast and tactical WWI battles. The short playtime and variety of scenarios ensure diversity, provided you have an interest in historical military simulations.