Trench Crusade

Factory Fortress Inc. · Board game · 2025
2 · best 2 45–120 min Weight 3.0/5
9.0 rating Ludopedia
8.6 rating BGG
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9.0 rating Ludopedia
8.6 rating BGG
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love miniatures and dark fantasy lore, Trench Crusade serves up tense battles with deep customization.

Highlights
  • Intense tactical combat
  • Variable modular board
  • Asymmetric player powers
  • Unique atmosphere
Keep in mind
  • Moderate learning curve
  • Requires own miniatures
  • Playtime can stretch
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Trench Crusade throws you into an epic clash between heaven and hell, but not in any ordinary era: picture World War I rewritten with heretical Templars who opened demonic portals back in 1066. The game is a skirmish‑scale miniatures showdown designed for two players who command small warbands of soldiers, demons and holy creatures. Each side has variable player powers, ensuring asymmetrical and highly varied matches. The board is modular, assembled from tiles that can be rearranged, so the trench layout is different every time you play. Movement uses measured distances, so have a ruler or tape ready to move units the exact number of inches required. Actions—attacking, moving, using special abilities—are resolved by rolling two D6, but the real spice comes from the "Blood and Blessings" system, which adds unpredictable modifiers as the battle unfolds, simulating the chaotic influence of divine and infernal forces. Complexity sits at a medium level (weight 3/5), with clear rules and a playtime ranging from 45 to 120 minutes depending on scenario size and player experience. Components include generic miniatures (you can use your own), blood/blessing tokens, dice, and a set of equipment cards that run from bolt‑action rifles to cursed saint bones, letting you customize each soldier to your play style. If you love miniatures, horror‑fantasy lore and a blend of luck and strategy, Trench Crusade offers a tense, immersive and highly replayable experience.

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Admin: Upcoming Releases Components: Miniature agnostic Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Theme: Alternate History
Publisher Factory Fortress Inc.
Designer Tuomas Pirinen
Artist Michael Franchina

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can play?
The game is built for 2 players, each commanding an army.
How long does a game last?
Typically between 45 and 120 minutes, depending on the scenario and player experience.
What is the complexity level?
Weight 3/5 – medium rules, easy to learn but with strategic depth.
Do I need specific miniatures?
No. The game uses generic components; you can use your own miniatures or the ones provided.
Is a translated reference sheet required?
Yes, a translated spreadsheet or cards are recommended, as the original language is English.
What are Blood and Blessings?
Tokens that modify dice rolls throughout the game, representing the chaotic influence of heavenly and infernal forces.
Are there expansions or future campaigns?
The game launched on Kickstarter and has planned expansions, but no official additional content is out yet.

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