Battleground

Your Move Games · Board game · 2005
2 · best 2 60 min Weight 2.8/5
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Our Verdict

Perfect for those wanting wargame strategy without the miniature clutter.

Highlights
  • High-level tactical strategy
  • Card-based combat practicality
  • Great tactical value
  • True commander immersion
Keep in mind
  • Moderate language dependency
  • Requires strict point management
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About the game
If you're the type who loves the depth of a tabletop wargame but hates setting up massive armies with hundreds of miniatures, Battleground is your new obsession. Forget the clutter of plastic models; here, warfare is fought with cards, making everything much faster and more practical without losing that tactical command feel we all love. You take on the role of a general from a classic faction—be it Men, Orcs, or Elves—and the goal is clear: lead your troops to victory using pure strategy and a bit of luck with the dice.

The system is point-based. Before the action starts, you and your opponent decide the scale of the battle by determining how many points each will spend to build their army. Once your forces are deployed on the battlefield, the real combat begins. The key differentiator here is that you don't control every single soldier individually like a god; you are a true general. You have a limited number of Command Actions per turn (based on your army's size) and must decide very carefully how to use them. Will you spend points to change a unit's orders? Will you take direct control of a unit for a turn? Or will you try to rally a routed unit? Every decision counts.

It's a game of resource management and tactical positioning where one wrong command can cost you the battle. It's perfect for those who want the high-level wargame experience but prefer something that fits on a coffee table and doesn't require a collector's budget for miniatures. Get your cards ready, prep your dice, and take command!
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Admin: Game System Entries Ancient: Rome Digital Implementations: VASSAL Game: Battleground Fantasy Warfare (Your Move Games) Game: Battleground Historical Warfare (Your Move Games) Players: Two-Player Only Games Players: Wargames with Rules Supporting Only Two Players
Publisher Your Move Games
Designer Brook Villa, Chad Ellis, Darwin Kastle, Marcus Giegerich, Robert Dougherty, Scott Garner
Artist Calum Andrews, David Lloyd (II), Jackie Lee, Jordan Speer, Kaile Dutton, Richard Kitner, Jr., Robert Westmore
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the game difficult?
It's tactical and requires strategic thinking, so it might be challenging for beginners, but the card mechanic helps the flow.
Do I need miniatures?
Nope! The big selling point is using cards to represent units, saving space and money.
How many players can play?
It's focused on duels, making it an excellent two-player game.
How long does a game last?
Usually around 60 minutes, depending on the size of the chosen army.
Is the game complex?
It's an expert-level strategy game, but the combat rules are quite straightforward.