Introduction Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is a card-driven game simulating the First World War in eastern Europe. Its first edition was published by GMT Games in 2017 after the award-winning Paths of Glory, which simulated the entire war in Europe and the Near East in army/corps scale. IoG […]
Illusions of Glory 2nd Edition: A Summary Read Post »
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The second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. IoG is being published as a two-player game. Here is a variant for up to two
Multi-Player Variant for Illusions of Glory Read Post »
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The second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. Pete Chadwick posted in BGG that he’s planning to buy “Illusions of Glory, 2nd Edition” but
What’s in a Name? A Challenge Issued to “Illusions of Glory” Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. The following discussion includes rule references in parentheses. The rulebook can also be found on the
The Effect of Troop Quality in Illusions of Glory Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. The following discussion includes rule references in parentheses. The rulebook can also be found on the
The National Will Death Spiral in Illusions of Glory Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, rules, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage.
How to Play Italy in Illusions of Glory Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, rules, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. Playtesters have remarked about the difficulty of fighting Large Unit Counters (“LCUs”) representing regular or
So You Think You Can Dance (With the Central Powers)?: An “Illusions of Glory” Note Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, rules, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. Gamers who examined these game components have commented, and I have answered their comments on
Illusions of Glory, Second Edition: A “Step” Too Far? Read Post »
Designer BlogsNew rules for Illusions of Glory 2nd Edition are available for your view. (Go to this link). The rules have been clarified with respect to:
Illusions of Glory 2nd Edition: Return to the WW1 Eastern Front Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe next generation of rules, mapboard, player aid cards, and counters for Illusions of Glory are open for playtesting. Links to a Vassal playtest module and next generation rules (labeled “Summer 2022”) are located on the Illusions of Glory webpage. Please send your critiques to me at Ohiogrognard on BoardGameGeek. The rules have been clarified
Illusions of Glory: Playtesting the Next Edition Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Development Updates