PRICE: £34.99 (+P&P)

August 1914: For two generations there has been no war between the great powers of Europe. Now, following the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Germany, Austria-Hungary and their allies are at war with Russia, France, Great Britain and their allies. The cheering crowds in every nation expect their armies to return victorious "before the leaves fall". But there will be no easy triumph, and as more nations are drawn into the conflict, the fighting will continue on a massive scale for four more years. Finally, on November 11th, 1918, Germany will sign the Armistice, ending what we know now as the First World War.

In 'The First World War' board game you control the armies that battled for control of Europe's destiny. Deploying your forces from Constantinople to the English Channel, you must fight for control of key cities to gain victory over your opponents.

Age: 12 +               For 2 to 4 players               Playing time: 90 minutes +

Contents:

Game board
162 illustrated Army counters
30 'Combat Chits'
1 Player Aid card
2 Special dice
Rules