Paths of Glory: Deluxe Edition

Step into the Dawn of Modern Warfare: Paths of Glory

Paths of Glory invites you to experience the monumental conflicts of World War I, a time when nations clashed in a fierce struggle that would redefine Europe and shape our contemporary world. As you navigate the turbulent landscapes of the Western Front's trenches, the icy expanses of Poland, the Balkans' rugged mountains, and the unforgiving deserts of Arabia, you will realize just how dramatically this Great War impacted the course of history. We are all products of this era—a testament to the chaos and change that unfolded during those four harrowing years.

Designed by the renowned Ted Raicer, a six-time Charles S. Roberts award winner, this immersive strategy game places players in the roles of powerful monarchs and military leaders from 1914 to 1918. Choose to command the Central Powers and leverage the Imperial German Army's fighting spirit and superior interior lines to carve out your rightful place under the sun. Alternatively, take on the role of the Entente Powers (Allies) and rally your forces to crush German militarism, ensuring that this conflict truly becomes "the war to end all wars."

In Paths of Glory, your generalship and strategic prowess will face rigorous challenges. Innovative game mechanics allow you to reenact the dramatic events of World War I, adding layers of complexity and excitement to every turn.

Game Components Include:

• 316 full-color die-cut counters:
• 176 large (5/8”) counters
• 140 smaller (1/2”) counters
• One stunning 22x34" full-color mapsheet, showcasing much of Europe and the Near East
• 110 Strategy Cards to enhance gameplay
• 32-page Rule Book, including a sample game replay and 21 pages of in-depth rules
• Two Player Reference Cards for quick access to key game information

Paths of Glory builds on a legacy of strategic excellence, utilizing a dynamic card-driven system akin to We the People, Hannibal: Rome vs. Carthage, and For the People. Covering the extensive timeline from the war's outbreak to America's critical intervention, this game encompasses a vast geographical scope, including all of Europe and the Middle East.

Playing Paths of Glory is not only engaging but also fast-paced, typically playable within a single evening. While the game fulfills all expectations of a wartime strategy game—with tactical units, charts, and historical detail—the heart of the gameplay lies in the strategic card play. Players manage a hand of cards throughout six sub-phases of each turn, with each card offering diverse uses, from operational movements to strategic maneuvers and event activations.

As you balance your ambitions across multiple fronts, expect to face difficult decisions at every turn. With only one action available at a time, your choices will ultimately shape the outcome of the war—will you emerge as the victor or fall to the chaos of conflict? Are you ready to lead? Dive into Paths of Glory and carve your path through the annals of history!