Summary
- Release Year: 1997
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: DOS
- Developers: Trigger Soft
- Publishers: cdv Software Entertainment
War Diary (1997)
War Diary is a two-player strategy board game designed by Reiner Knizia and published by GMT Games in 1997. The game simulates the Eastern Front of World War II, with one player taking the role of the Axis powers and the other player taking the role of the Soviet Union.
The game is played on a map of the Eastern Front, which is divided into a grid of hexagons. Each hexagon represents a different type of terrain, such as forests, mountains, or cities. The players control a variety of units, including infantry, artillery, and tanks.
The game is played in turns, with each player taking one turn at a time. On their turn, a player can move their units, attack enemy units, or build new units. The game ends when one player has conquered all of the enemy’s victory cities or when one player has no more units left.
War Diary is a complex and challenging game that requires careful planning and strategy. The game is also very replayable, as there are many different ways to play it.
Gameplay
The game is played on a map of the Eastern Front, which is divided into a grid of hexagons. Each hexagon represents a different type of terrain, such as forests, mountains, or cities. The players control a variety of units, including infantry, artillery, and tanks.
The game is played in turns, with each player taking one turn at a time. On their turn, a player can move their units, attack enemy units, or build new units.
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Movement: Units can move one hexagon per turn. Infantry can only move through forests and cities, while artillery and tanks can move through any type of terrain.
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Attack: Units can attack enemy units that are adjacent to them. The attacker rolls a die to determine the strength of their attack. The defender rolls a die to determine the strength of their defense. The unit with the higher roll wins the battle and the losing unit is destroyed.
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Building: Players can build new units by spending resources. Resources are generated by controlling cities and by capturing enemy units.
Victory
The game ends when one player has conquered all of the enemy’s victory cities or when one player has no more units left.
Review
War Diary is a great strategy board game that will keep you entertained for hours. The game is well-designed and the pieces are high-quality. I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys strategy games.
Score: 8.5/10
Pros:
- Challenging and engaging gameplay
- High-quality components
- Replayable
Cons:
- Complex rules
- Long playing time
Overall:
War Diary is a great strategy board game that is perfect for anyone who enjoys a challenge. The game is well-designed and the pieces are high-quality. I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys strategy games.
Review Score
8.5/10
