The Great War review - with Sam Healey

[@andydoane]

This gives the phrase "Fix Bayonets!" a whole new meaning!

[@danielgallagher8713]

Excellent review Sam! You sold me on this game.

[@jankokosel]

thank you for the review SAM!

[@Peng-444]

The kickstarter for the Tank expansion for Great War just hit Kickstarter. You can also add a copy of the base game onto a pledge. I managed to clip my minis off with only one bayonet casualty. They have learnt their lesson for the expansion and I believe the tanks come pre assembled.

[@multimedialearning44]

Just bought the digital version and your video really helps understand play the game, thanks:\!

[@Ethan-cq7yz]

One question. What is the game called?

[@pascalace466]

I hope this does not sound like a silly question, but I am rather confused about the battle dice, what each face denotes, how many should be applied, how much damage each one does etc. This may be because this is the first boardgame I have played using command and colour. I hope this makes sence

[@NKismynextgoal]

Just bought the game. One thing I don't get if the bomber figurine has to be added to a group of 4 riflemen or a group of 3 riflemen. And if they get hit, who is removed first?

[@khyronkravshera7774]

There are lots of WW1 1/72 scale minis for sale online or from hobby shops.

[@princeofmoskova]

Thanks Sam. PSC doing a Kickstarter on this was a turn off for me, the lack of art on the cards was another and the bayonet-less troops sunk it for sure. I hope there's a Version 2 some day.

[@stevensargevertessen7913]

Did you cut them out of the sprue or did you remove them by hand?... I can't imagine damaging the models if you cut them out with special tools... :/

[@AwesomeNossum86]

My brother and I tried to recreate a WW1 scenario with the Memoir 44 set and every incarnation seems to miss the mark. I don't know if its because the system doesnt work out with that theme or because a WW1 trench warfare scenario just doesnt offer much gameplay or strategy diversity.

[@74Slamdunk]

Thanks Sam, just got my copy

[@jimsmith7445]

Sam... give me some love here... how in Hell do you manage to remove the soldiers without turning them into cripples... trying to cut out the racks. I used every pair of small scissors etc I own... all I get it is cripples...

[@KH-ft4ut]

Thanks for the review Sam, I've been waiting for this one. You did not however mention, if this is a Memoir killer. In case you had to pick only one?

[@SamHealey6]

+Moe Joe It isn't a M44 killer for me, because I enjoy WW2 history more than WW1. I will be keeping both, as there are not a lot of games in my wheelhouse that cover WW1 history. And frankly, the production quality of M44 is WAYYY better.

[@danarogers3489]

Hey, Sam. Dana from Chattanooga here. Any idea when The Great War is coming out?

[@thedicetower]

+Dana Rogers It was Kickstarted, and I know that not all the backers have received their stuff, yet. But it looks like you might be able to purchase it from the PSC Games website.

[@jimsmith7445]

Sam... I discovered a company called Historic Gaming... they sell Axis and Allies WWI soldiers by Country... it's worth the money to get better mini's... IF not why not use Memoir 44 pieces? Just a thought...

[@supersiamesisk]

Looks neat but I'll stick with Ancients. It just echoes so much more epic history for me. Awesome review though sam! Still waiting for the Tannhäuser review.

[@wroot_lt]

With the machine gun barage card (yes, played illegaly) you added a die to their attack and you could attack twice. Then you rolled once and got one infantry, then rolled again and got one infantry again. And you said that they can ignore that second infantry, which sounded like you would accumulate results of both attacks, which sounds not logical to me. Wonder what rules say about additional attacks. I think every attack should be resolved independently. Or maybe this just sounded this way :)

[@SamHealey6]

+wr00t I checked the rulebook, and it says that, "Battles are checked and resolved one ordered unit at a time, in the sequence of the player's choice. Announce and resolve one unit's battle entirely before beginning the next one." It doesn't specifically mention how the Machine Gun Barrage card plays out, which says that it "combats twice". So, your interpretation could very well be correct, but at the same time I had not moved on to the next ordered unit, either. So, my interpretation could be correct, too. I'll look into it.

[@wroot_lt]

"Announce and resolve one unit's battle entirely before beginning the next one." This implies, that you should resolve one battle before beginning next battle (the word "beginning" is the key, as you can't begin next unit:)). Anyway, i think i've played in the past by resolving combats independently. If multiple combats would have a cumulative resolution, then why not just give more dice and make the player roll just once instead of multiple rolls :)

[@derricpoulin8305]

Rivet wars doesn’t get enough credit it deserves. Cheque it out way better minis and gameplay.

[@stevepruneau6561]

Here's a good one for ya Sam: Would you rather keep this game or keep Memoir 44? I haven't bought either of them. I'm just thinking Memoir 44 is the one to get (based on previous Dice Tower reviews including yours). Saw this at my local store a few days ago. Sounds like a great game, honestly. I highly appreciate all your work!

[@KabukiKid]

+Steve Pruneau WWII > WWI

[@thedicetower]

+Steve Pruneau Because I enjoy war history, it doesn't replace Memoir '44. If I enjoyed WWI history more than WWII history, it might replace it...because the two do have a difference in flavor based on the different combat style of the two eras. On component quality and artwork, Memoir '44 blows this outta the water...no contest. But even that is somewhat unfair because of the different companies having produced the two games.

[@stevepruneau6561]

Duly noted and logged. Thanks! You'd have a good time with Roger Roy, a friend of mine he has a collection of WWII gear, weapons, outfits. :D

[@kommodore6691]

Should probably use a sprue cutter or similar tool to remove the miniatures.

[@LOWkenshin]

Is it weird that I enjoy playing board games by myself?

[@herndddback]

Richard Ople Not at all friend

[@CulzeanSwift]

Can I suggest the digital version of the game for an AI opponent to play against? store.steampowered.com/app/449460/Commands__Colors_The_Great_War/

[@non-alphagamer3618]

Not at all. Where I live, it's really hard to find people to play; especially these bigger types of games. I play a lot of big war and train games all by myself and still have a ton of fun.

[@wroot_lt]

At 16:55 "they already ignored one of this and they can ignore second one"

[@perryclayton3987]

Gem up is about to fall.

[@multimedialearning44]

Hexwars is turning this into a computer game

[@peterfalvytamas2912]

Compared to Memoir 44 this WW1 game looks overcomplicated, ugly aven boring. Memoir, 44 Axis&Allies, Conquest of the Empire and Shogun are the aces for me

[@11167KevA]

A well made review but to be honest I would not make it past five minutes playing this game. This looks boring to put it kindly. Trench warfare?