Infidel is that wargame that hooks you with its history and keeps you engaged with its fluid gameplay. Perfect for those who enjoy recreating medieval battles without drowning in complex rules, it's a paper time machine that puts you in command of crucial moments from the Crusades. If you're looking for a tactical challenge with historical flavor, whether solo or against a friend, this one is a sure bet.
- Historical Crusades battles
- Simple, accessible rules
- Continuous, dynamic gameplay
- Great solo play option
- Focus on medieval cavalry
- Niche theme (wargame)
- Reliance on dice rolling
- Only for 1 or 2 players
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The cool thing about Infidel is that it's designed to be easy to learn and quick to play. The rules are concise, and the game flows continuously, without fixed 'turns,' meaning you'll have plenty of opportunities to steal the initiative from your opponent. Combat is resolved with a single die roll, which speeds up the game significantly. Each battle lasts between one and two hours, perfect for those who want a complete experience without spending all day at the table.
And if you're someone who enjoys a good solo challenge, Infidel has got you covered! The system works great for both individual and face-to-face play, without losing any depth or fun. It's like a paper time machine, allowing you to dive into iconic battles such as Dorylaeum, Antioch, Ascalon, Harran, Montgisard, and Arsuf. You'll get to understand what happened in each of them and, who knows, maybe even change the course of history. Can you replicate Baldwin IV's stunning victory at Montgisard or Richard the Lionheart's tactical movements at Arsuf? The box comes packed with two 22x32 inch game-maps, two counter sheets, a rules booklet, a battle book, charts and play aids, and two ten-sided dice. It's everything you need to recreate these epic moments!
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