Wargame Construction Set III: Age of Rifles 1846-1905
Build armies and participate in endless battles fought all over the world between 1846-1905. Age of Rifles features 8 campaigns, 65 scenarios. You can create your own battles - Game Editor allows for custom scenarios, campaigns, maps, uniforms and weaponry. You’ll never fight the same battle twice.
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December 19, 2023
2 years and 227 days ago
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One of the easiest to play and most comprehensive games of it’s kind!
Master the art of war in a world where the rifle is the king! Age of Rifles puts you in command of troops from around the world, fighting the endless battles that raged between 1846 and 1905. Much more than a Civil War game, Age of Rifles includes the battles of Europe, Aisa, and South America. Every major conflict is yours to control! Beautiful, painstakingly rendered units and icons and an original period soundtrack will convince you that you have returned to a time when the rifle rules the land!
Key features:
- Easy-to-use game interface allows the novice player to take command immediately.
- Create your own scenarios and campaigns with the GAME EDITOR! Choose from over 1000 uniform combinations, 80+ weapons, and 28 nationalities to create your dream battle.
- Unique gunshot, explosion, and fire animations bring the battlefield to life as your troops advance.
- Unparalleled computer opponent AI.
- The Gazetteer encyclopedia contains complete historical background on individual encounters, wars, and weapons.
Includes 8 campaigns and 62 scenarios:
- American Civil War/East
- American Civil War/West
- American Civil War/Full
- Austro-Prussian: Six Weeks War
- Franco-Prussian War
- Mexican-American War
- Russo-Japanese War
- Soldier Queen
Includes bonus of 3 campaigns and 30 scenarios.
- British Colonial Indian Mutiny
- Wars of Italian Unification
- Hood’s Drive North
Master the art of war in a world where the rifle is the king! Age of Rifles puts you in command of troops from around the world, fighting the endless battles that raged between 1846 and 1905. Much more than a Civil War game, Age of Rifles includes the battles of Europe, Aisa, and South America. Every major conflict is yours to control! Beautiful, painstakingly rendered units and icons and an original period soundtrack will convince you that you have returned to a time when the rifle rules the land!
Key features:
- Easy-to-use game interface allows the novice player to take command immediately.
- Create your own scenarios and campaigns with the GAME EDITOR! Choose from over 1000 uniform combinations, 80+ weapons, and 28 nationalities to create your dream battle.
- Unique gunshot, explosion, and fire animations bring the battlefield to life as your troops advance.
- Unparalleled computer opponent AI.
- The Gazetteer encyclopedia contains complete historical background on individual encounters, wars, and weapons.
Includes 8 campaigns and 62 scenarios:
- American Civil War/East
- American Civil War/West
- American Civil War/Full
- Austro-Prussian: Six Weeks War
- Franco-Prussian War
- Mexican-American War
- Russo-Japanese War
- Soldier Queen
Includes bonus of 3 campaigns and 30 scenarios.
- British Colonial Indian Mutiny
- Wars of Italian Unification
- Hood’s Drive North
