Imperial Tide: The Great War 1914-1918

About this board game

Imperial Tide: The Great War 1914-1918 is a strategic-level war game for 1–2 players, playable in approximately 240 minutes. Designed to cover the entire Great War in just one evening, it brings the conflict of 1914–1918 to the table through card-driven mechanics and a streamlined system.

Based on the Pacific Tide game system, Imperial Tide focuses on meaningful choices without requiring a complex rules framework. The system allows both players to make multiple decisions as the campaign unfolds, creating a strategic experience centered on maneuver and control.

Players command Army Groups and Naval Groups, represented by strength points. These groups are used to maneuver across the map and establish control of map areas, making the positioning and management of forces central to play.

• Strategic-level coverage of the entire Great War
• Card-driven gameplay
• Army and Naval Groups represented by strength points
• Maneuver and map-area control
• A bot for solitaire play

Although Imperial Tide is designed as a two-player war game, its included bot provides a way to play solo. This makes the game suitable for players seeking either a head-to-head strategic contest or an individual challenge using the same core system.

With its combination of card-driven decisions, force maneuver, and area control, Imperial Tide offers a focused way to experience the Great War at a strategic level. Its simple system is designed to support a broad range of decisions while keeping the full conflict within a single evening of play.