Imperial Struggle is a two-player board game that captures the intense 18th-century rivalry between France and Britain, spanning from 1697 to 1789. The game begins as both nations await the resolution of the Spanish succession crisis and ends with the dawn of revolution in France. Players navigate nearly 100 years of history, including four major wars, as they compete for colonial dominance, economic supremacy, and global influence.

Game Features:

• Depicts the geopolitical struggle between France and Britain across four major 18th-century conflicts
• Combines strategic warfare, economic development, and diplomatic maneuvering
• Features historical Event cards that shape gameplay during peace turns
• Offers a global scope with theaters of conflict spanning India, Canada, and the Caribbean
• Designed for low complexity and high replayability, playable in a single evening
• Draws inspiration from Twilight Struggle, emphasizing streamlined rules and historical depth

Technical Details:

• Players: 2
• Age Rating: 12 years and up
• Language: English
• Material: Cardstock
• Number of Pieces: 81
• Dimensions: 30.48 x 22.86 x 7.62 cm; 2.22 kg
• Assembly Required: No
• Batteries Required: No

Game Contents:

• Game board and 81 cardstock components
• Rules and historical reference materials

Will Britain build an empire on which the sun never sets, or will France emerge as the dominant superpower—either as the realm of the Sun King or the birthplace of revolutionary liberty? Experience the clash of empires and ideologies in Imperial Struggle, a concise yet sweeping historical strategy game.