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Relive the Tumultuous Era of the Thirty Years' War

Delve into one of the most devastating conflicts in European history with Thirty Years' War, a new strategy game developed by HQ. This historical wargame plunges you into the heart of the 17th century, where religious and political tensions ignited a continent-spanning struggle.

Experience the epic clash between Catholic and Protestant factions within the Holy Roman Empire and beyond (1618-1648). As a player, you'll command either the Protestant or Catholic forces in this intricate grand strategy game, vying for dominance over Central Europe. Master complex political maneuvers, resource management, and military tactics to secure victory.

From the initial Bohemian Revolt to the Swedish intervention under Gustavus Adolphus, recreate pivotal campaigns like Lützen, Nördlingen, and Rocroi. Coordinate the movements of numerous armies, manage their vital supplies and handle fatigue, and tactically decide when to engage in large-scale battles, undertake strategic sieges, or retreat to regroup. The ultimate goal: to achieve supremacy over Central Europe through masterful strategic decision-making.

Experience the award-winning AGEOD engine! Thirty Years' War offers a comprehensive and engaging experience for history enthusiasts and strategy game newcomers alike.

Key Features:

• Expansive Setting: Command armies across Europe, from the Western coastline to the Volga River, with scenarios focused on Germany, Denmark, parts of France, the Netherlands, and Bohemia (1618-1648).
• Detailed Game Map: Navigate a meticulously crafted map divided into over 4,600 regions, accurately representing the territories of Central Europe and surrounding areas.
• Diverse Scenarios: Master the game with 3 tutorial scenarios and then conquer 5 main scenarios that span key moments throughout the war, starting in September 1618.
• Historical Leaders: Command over 80 historically accurate leaders, each possessing unique abilities. Deploy over 160 unit types, from Spanish tercios and veteran Scottish infantry to Cuirassier cavalry, artillery, and Swedish warships!
• Strategic Production: Manage your nation's resources, balancing military spending, economic development, and diplomatic efforts through accessible resource management and production systems.
• Regional Decision Cards: Utilize the strategic card system to trigger pivotal events, gaining crucial advantages through carefully timed actions that can sway entire campaigns.
• Comprehensive Game Model: Experience a deeply detailed game model encompassing weather effects, attrition, supply lines, prisoner management, and the fog of war, adding layers of realism and strategic depth.
• Historical Events: Shape the course of history with triggering historical events that present critical decision points, ranging from local uprisings to foreign interventions.
• Battlefield Tactics: Employ diverse battlefield tactics to gain the upper hand in crucial engagements and shift the balance of power.
• Detailed Sieges and Naval Warfare: Engage in intricate siege operations and naval combat, each meticulously modeled within the game.
• Chain of Command: Organize your units into command structures and larger formations, simulating authentic army organizations.