Imperial Borders by Larry Harris - First Look!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thank you Thank you for watching the Board Game Nation First Look at Imperial Borders by Larry Harris from Nightingale Games. Order your copy of Imperial Borders here! kck.st/3XpNP3J

[@JonathanMeyer84]

I've been excited about this game for a while. It looks very interesting and I would very much like to play it, but there's no way I can justify paying $300.

[@BoardGameNation]

I get that, but it really is a pretty spectacular game. I'm expecting that there will be some groups of players that pitch in together to order a copy to play. Plus, it will be cheaper during the Kickstarter. Thanks for watching!

[@kristijan1985]

​@@BoardGameNation I doubt it will be cheaper for Europe to get the game on Kickstarter. Shipping + VAT ..

[@karstenengelmann925]

If it is good…it is worth it.

[@didelphidae5228]

Also you basically need to have a player for every nation. In Axis & Allies, it works just as well, maybe better as a 2 player game, but Larry Harris's designs have been obsessed with planned movement lately so no candy for anyone without a large friend group.

[@BoardGameNation]

@@didelphidae5228 - This game can be played with 2 players. It just takes out most of the diplomatic side. Various powers are aligned and you go to war. At least, that is my understanding at this point.

[@KootFloris]

I once worked on a version of this setting for huge management role playing games. There we had smaller nobles who could grow their power by changing sides in a smart way. I wonder if this aspect is present, could be made present too?

[@BoardGameNation]

I'm not sure, but that sounds fun. Thanks for watching!

[@leebearfield1405]

That just oozes quality. Might have to get this one!

[@BoardGameNation]

I was impressed with what they sent me and it was only the prototype! This is only going to get better. Thanks for watching!

[@ninkd0311]

Oh yeah, I can't wait

[@BoardGameNation]

We are really looking forward to this one! Thanks for watching!

[@paulbrown7369]

Beautiful looking game.

[@BoardGameNation]

It really is. We can't wait!

[@BeCurieUs]

Hope yall do an unboxing or something special for Axis and Allies Anniversary Edition. I just got my copy and was hoping yall would do something now that the preorders are arriving :D

[@BoardGameNation]

We are talking to Renegade about that now. So, fingers crossed! :)

[@slavicsoup7762]

Missed the Kickstarter for this but hope to play it next year. Looking forward to playing what seems like a cross between Axis and Allies and Diplomacy to an extent.

[@BoardGameNation]

Should be a great game! Thanks for watching!

[@jbrown1713]

Super cool hope i get to try it soon

[@BoardGameNation]

Kickstarter launches tomorrow!

[@CodeElement190]

Are you guys planning to do an axis and allies anniversary unboxing for the reprint?

[@BoardGameNation]

I'm talking to them about that now. Fingers crossed.

[@georgem589]

@@BoardGameNation Would be awesome if you were allowed show off the new deluxe map.

[@BoardGameNation]

@@georgem589 I like how you think! :)

[@MrSnaetch]

I'm highly looking for an A&A-like game of this historical period. But this seems to be much more complex.

[@BoardGameNation]

This game has lots of different features that I'm really looking forward to. It's been called Diplomacy and A&A combined. Should be fun! Thanks for watching!

[@leightonscott3242]

Really interesting. Thanks for the preview.

[@BoardGameNation]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@theplasticcommando7394]

Hmmm....can't wait till you feature some game play! Looks interesting.

[@BoardGameNation]

It really does look like fun. I hope we get the chance to make more content around this game. Thanks for watching!

[@danielratajczak8496]

Hyped!!

[@BoardGameNation]

Me too!!

[@siparo2002]

Thanks Gary! Looking forward this game!

[@BoardGameNation]

You and me both!

[@junon1983]

Insane!

[@BoardGameNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@martafdez6761]

The spanish Flags are wrong. They printed the actual Flag, not the postnapoleonic one.

[@BoardGameNation]

I'll pass that on. Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@NightingaleGamesLLC]

Noted for correction!

[@calebwilliams7659]

Looks exactly like Castle Risk but more complicated.

[@BoardGameNation]

Maybe. I am excited about it. I think it looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for watching!

[@Thesussysuscat]

I still havnt even played war room

[@BoardGameNation]

I think is going to be even better!

[@markfortin3502]

Play?….i thought we were just supposed to set up and stare at it

[@BoardGameNation]

@@markfortin3502 - Also a completely acceptable choice!

[@gilgalad6231]

On the edge on if I wanna pledge or not. My friend group would love to play this. But, we are all over the country now. Idk when Id get to play. A $50-$100 game I can justify and let it collect dust. Still stings a wee bit. A $300 game… eh. I don’t know. I may see what stretch goals are reached and see what bonuses there are before making my final decision. I’ll probably get it during the kick starter or not at all.

[@BoardGameNation]

During the Kickstarter, the price is $265 with free shipping. So... now is the time. :) Thanks for watching!

[@charlesmichalek3869]

Looks interesting

[@BoardGameNation]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@georgem589]

Sounds promising. Free for all and alliance options should make the game have good replayability. And similtanious actions means no/little downtime for everyone.

[@BoardGameNation]

For sure. From what I saw, this game is non-stop action with all the players involved the entire time. We can't wait! Thanks for watching!

[@georgem589]

@@BoardGameNation Exciting to hear. I'm getting "Diplomacy vibes" from the secret plotting of orders bit. Definately keeping an eye out for this one.

[@BoardGameNation]

Best explanation I've heard so far... Diplomacy, War Room, and Axis and Allies had a baby.

[@3MBG]

Wearable medals is a new one for me.

[@BoardGameNation]

That should be fun. Thanks for checking out the video. Hey - I just saw your channel update. Bummer about the roof, but your game sound great! Reach out when you are ready for an American push. Love to help out!

[@KamramBehzad]

Sounds and looks like Diplomacy, which is right there on the shelf behind you.

[@BoardGameNation]

It has aspects of Diplomacy and Axis and Allies, which puts it right up my alley! Thanks for watching!

[@tristanjimenezherreria3160]

I really hope the price drops a little bit. Can you please do a gameplay explanation of this game like you did with Axis and Allies 1942?? Also Spanish flag is wrong hope they change that. Thanks so much!!

[@BoardGameNation]

The price is $265 with free shipping during the Kickstarter campaign (running now). I think they are planning to correct the Spanish flag. Thanks for watching!

[@tristanjimenezherreria3160]

I’ll wait for a reprint and correction then even though price will be higher

[@BoardGameNation]

@@tristanjimenezherreria3160 - Up to you, but I am about 98% sure that they are going to change out the Spanish flag before the finalize the full first print run. The game shown in the video is a prototype of the game.

[@tristanjimenezherreria3160]

⁠​⁠@@BoardGameNationDo you know when the first print discount period will finish (kickstarter)??

[@BoardGameNation]

In 47 hours! I would order today! 😀

[@chestersleezer8821]

Really needs the Ottoman Empire (I.E. Turkey) as a power. Looks like I will be backing one Kickstarter this year was going to not back anything but this looks to good to pass up.

[@BoardGameNation]

We are excited about it, too! Thanks for watching!

[@NightingaleGamesLLC]

perhaps a future Expansion?

[@JohnOlson-g7o]

The Ottomans and Swedish would be nice, take it from 6 to 8 Players as an expansion.

[@JohnOlson-g7o]

@@NightingaleGamesLLC Ottomans and Swedish.

[@christopherwilson2606]

Just when I think I'm done spending 💰

[@BoardGameNation]

Hahaha! I know what you mean! Thanks for watching!

[@daiosdePreusse]

I read through the rules and combat seems to me too complex. But would a whole combat equal in time with War Room? But 300$ is too much anyways..

[@BoardGameNation]

To each their own, but I didn't think it was any more complicated than Axis and Allies (subs, destroyer, bombing raids, etc). Plus, this game comes with really useful player aids. Still, if you get a chance to play this game, I highly recommend it. Thanks for watching!

[@princedetenebres]

I had the exact opposite reaction. Harris makes beer & pretzels games and long doesn't mean complex, it's a beautiful looking game, but the history is terrible. I at least want my games to represent 'could have beens' not a superficial facade of a historical situation without bearing on reality as this looks to be. But then, I feel like A&A is too light in terms of complexity, and lacking in historical realism (again you can't make up for this through sheer size/playtime) something to play as a teenager when one doesn't know better. At least, that's how I felt about the game. Plenty of fond memories from then, but it's just not enough of a simulation for my tastes these days. I'd rather play Pacific War or Der Weltkrieg if I want a massive game to simulate a war. Obviously if others can derive enjoyment from the lighter (if large) games such as Harris makes, I'm happy for them, I wish I still could, but they're not for me. But to say they're 'too complex' (though I grant, you said that only about combat) is something I definitely cannot relate to.

[@Blitzstudios-v9b]

No way im gonna buy it with 300$! But it does look like a good game. I’ll buy it anyways

[@BoardGameNation]

Haha! Well, if it helps, during the Kickstarter, it is only $265 with free shipping. Thanks for watching!

[@Thesussysuscat]

Why did I think this was a ww1 game this whole time?

[@BoardGameNation]

Not sure. Thanks for watching!

[@wartable]

Have you actually played it?..

[@BoardGameNation]

I read through the rules, setup the game, and move the pieces around in a way that I thought was in line with the rules. However, what they sent me was a prototype and they needed it sent on to the next reviewer asap. I know people that have played it in full and their reviews are unanimously positive. We are definitely looking forward to seeing the game on our table.

[@SmokeRingHalo]

It looks great but just like War Room, it's just too freaking big for the table ...and I do have a gaming table.

[@BoardGameNation]

I know just what you mean. I have the same problem. I had to push two of my biggest tables together to shoot this video. When I asked Nightingale Games about it, they said that if the big is successful enough they might build a smaller version. So, fingers crossed. Thanks for watching!

[@marfdasko]

Oh, look, another way too big wargame. The title invoked the potential for a negotiation game where players take the role of negotiators at the Congress of Vienna (you know, a novel concept), but apparently we're skipping straight past that and it's just a wargame again.

[@BoardGameNation]

To each their. Thanks for watching!

[@redswingline262]

I'll just stick with Risk

[@BoardGameNation]

Haha! To each their own. Still, if you get a chance to play this game, I highly recommend it. Thanks for watching!

[@princedetenebres]

Why do you hate yourself? Risk is a TERRIBLE game. It's bad as a game, it's just effing atrocious as a wargame.

[@paulcooverjr.6947]

Look as advertised

[@BoardGameNation]

It was actually better than I was expecting. Thanks for watching!

[@paulcooverjr.6947]

@BoardGameNation old school table top gamer. 40 years of axis and allies my favorite. Happy to find your channel.

[@adalwolf8006]

@@paulcooverjr.6947you should try Historical Board Gaming’s Global War 36! It makes Axis and Allies look like a child’s game.

[@BoardGameNation]

@paulcooverjr.6947 - Welcome! Thanks for joining us!

[@BoardGameNation]

I have seen that game in action, but never had a chance to play it. Thanks for watching!

[@FASAfan]

Hard pass. I hate Diplomacy (the game). Disappointed.

[@BoardGameNation]

To each their own. Thanks for watching!

[@NightingaleGamesLLC]

Note that a 2 player game of Imperial Borders is entirely possible (even preferable to some)....this removes any backstabbing entirely... only front-stabbing! it becomes more chess-like in the anticipation of enemy movements.

[@BoardGameNation]

Great point!

[@alessiostaccioli9151]

It seems wonderful... But if i don't find anyone to split the cost, i will never buy it.

[@BoardGameNation]

I know what you mean. Perhaps you can look for it in action at other events. :) Thanks for watching!

[@adalwolf8006]

This game in my opinion would have been better set during Napoleon’s reign where one can take the command of the French Emperor’s armies or The Duke of Wellington’s, or one or more of the coalition armies. Set after the defeat of one of the greatest military commanders of the 18th and 19th century really takes the air out the game as the diverts from the Napoleonic history and goes alt history. That being said it seems to be a nice looking game and the pieces could be used in historical miniatures or other games similar like Eagle Games’ Napoleon in Europe which really continues to hold its own as a great Napoleonic game. As much as it pains me as I love the Napoleonic Period I will have to pass as I don’t like alt history games.

[@BoardGameNation]

It might be interesting to use this game with an alternative setup and narrative. Maybe the one you described. Thanks for watching!

[@MrSnaetch]

An A&A-like game covering the Napoleonic wars would be awesome!