Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation.
Tide Of Fortune
Players
1-2
Time
?-?
Age
12+
Weight
3.14
Rating
6.21
Fit
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
4.1
High replayability
Interaction
3.6
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.4
Scales well
Strategy
4.7
Deep strategy
Control
3.0
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Tide of Fortune has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.
Luck profile
Tide of Fortune has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning, luck still plays a significant role in the game. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy.
Overview
This is an evolution of the Westwar series first introduced by Vanguard Games with Pas de Calais. Other games using a similar system are To the Far Shore and the Italian Campaign series (Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and Med War). Tide of Fortune features the September-October Allied campaign in northern Belgium and in the Low countries, culminating with the Arnhem operation. Scale is 1-2 days/turn (variable because of the Impulse system), 3 km/hex. Units are regiments/brigades. The game has 2 22"x34" maps, 300 counters. The heart of the system is the Operations phase where players alternate activating formations (divisions) which execute Orders (Assault, Advance, Maneuver etc.). Players bid for Initiative and there are possibilities for the Reaction player to foil the initiative player's moves by having units react and do spoiling attacks. Losses can be applied to the HQ of a formation, not only directly to units. Low counter density, high maneuver. Medium-high complexity.
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Credits
Designers
1
John Schettler
Artists
2
Beth Queman
Mark Simonitch
Publishers
1
3W (World Wide Wargames)
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