This formation maximized the new firing power of the broadside simultaneous discharge of all the guns arrayed on one side of a ship and marked a final break with the tactics of galley. In battle line, two opponents face off across a battle line and attempt to win the battle by taking 5 of 9 flags or 3 adjacent flags. Each formation enters into combat with its opposite, each player trying to create a breakthrough with stronger units and special tactics. Shipoftheline warfare, also called lineahead battle, columnar navalbattle formation developed by the british and dutch in the mid17th century whereby each ship followed in the wake of the ship ahead of it.
May 08, 2017 battle line features 60 fullcolor rodger macgowanmark simonitch cards depicting the prominent formations of the period war elephants, heavy cavalry, phalanx, etc. For both battle and parade drill, it consisted of two to four ranks of foot soldiers drawn up side by side in rigid alignment, and thereby maximizing the effect of their firepower. Some of them act as wild cards, while another allows a player to take a card from his opponent. Each turn, all you need to do is play a card from your hand to one of nine places flags in the battle line. Some have reported that the production quality of the cards is inferior to the schottentotten cards, however, for most readers battle line will be much easier to find in stores. There is definitely some good depth in the core game, but i like the variety that the tactics cards can add without really changing how the game works. In battle line the object of the game is to play cards to create formations that are used to capture flags for victory. Its first use is disputed, variously claimed for dates ranging from 1502 to 1652, with lineofbattle tactics in widespread use by 1675. Based on reiner knizias original design published in germany as shottentotten, battle line enhances and expands that game system to give players even more tactical options and gutwrenching decisions.
But either way, definitely try this game if youre interested at all in a good 2player game. Long term strategy, short term tactics, both or neither. Objective the players aim to create powerful formations on their side of the flags to beat the formations on the opponents side of the respective flags. Two opponents face off across a battle line and attempt to win the battle by taking 5 of 9 flags or 3 adjacent flags. Also the tactics cards were introduced by battle line. Apr 10, 2016 this is a bge digital conversion and asterix retheme of the battle line card game and the schottentotten card game, both by reiner knizia. This is a special medievalthemed edition with art by rolands revenge. Its first use is disputed, variously claimed for dates ranging from 1502 to 1652, with line of battle tactics in widespread use by 1675. Dear all, since my original post on the strategy of battle line, many such games have come and gone. Flags are decided by placing cards into 3card pokertype hands on either side of the flag similar to straight flush, 3 of a kind, straight, flush, etc. The game also features tactics cards which put a great spin on the base game. From the creators of clash of clans comes a realtime multiplayer game starring the. I would say though that if you play with the tactics cards that both players know what those 10 cards.
Dec 12, 2014 battle line initially appears to be a very basic card game with little function, and for the first few turnsthats actually rather true. Game play is identical, except the cards run from 1 to 10 not 9, you hold seven cards in your hand not 6, and the rule that stones may only be claimed at the start of your turn is presented as an advanced variant. The setup for the game involves shuffling two decks of cards, one a large deck of 60 troop cards, the other a small deck of 10 tactics cards. As anybody who has used gang tactics cards in necromunda knows, they can be potentially gamechanging. Medieval features 60 beautiful new cards by illustrator roland macdonald, as well as 10 fullcolor tactics wildcards that give players extra flexibility and choices and help make each new battle wildly different from the last. The underhive is a dangerous place and your gang needs every advantage that it can get if it wants to make it to the top this is where gang tactics cards come in.
The tactics cards in bl destroy that and make the game far less interesting to me. Nine roman legion cards lie between you and your opponent. Today, we are releasing a brandnew set of cards as a pdf download. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star.
The players aim to create powerful formations on their side of the flags to beat the formations on the opponents side of the respective flags. How to play battle line official rules ultraboardgames. It is my understanding that you must have 3 cards at a flag before you can issue a challenge for that flag. Battlecraft tactics online is a new kind of turnbased strategy game where its always your turn. Dec 23, 2014 game play is identical, except the cards run from 1 to 10 not 9, you hold seven cards in your hand not 6, and the rule that stones may only be claimed at the start of your turn is presented as an advanced variant. In naval warfare, the line of battle is a tactic in which a naval fleet of ships forms a line end to end. Battle line certainly has a good mix of strategy and tactics. Since release, it has added a multitude of options and rules that can be overwhelming for new players. Gaming quiz battle line cards random gaming or card games quiz can you name the battle line cards. Nov 10, 2016 two opponents face off across a battle line and attempt to win the battle by taking 5 of 9 flags or 3 adjacent flags. The 10 tactics cards add variety and versatility to the play of battle line. Some have reported that the production quality of the cards is inferior to the schotten totten cards, however, for most readers battle line will be much easier to find in stores. But either way, definitely try this game if youre interested at all in.
In this article, were going to look at the products that are available, what they are and what they do, and also list the products that you need to make them work. May 11, 2017 also the tactics cards were introduced by battle line. I would say though that if you play with the tactics cards that both players know what those 10 cards could be. To all you battle line gurus out there, i have a rules question.
You must play what you are dealt, but how you play does matter. Battle line initially appears to be a very basic card game with little function, and for the first few turnsthats actually rather true. This rethemed version of battle line features 60 beautiful new cards by illustrator roland macdonald, as well as 10 fullcolor tactics wildcards that give players extra flexibility and choices and help make each new battle wildly different from the last. Battle line is a twoplayer card game built around the theme of warfare during the age of alexander the great. Line infantry was the type of infantry that composed the basis of european land armies from the middle of the 17th century to the middle of the 19th century. And perhaps the best part of the tactics cards is that they are not essential to the game. Place the remaining troop cards as a facedown deck at one end of the battle line. Line infantry was trained in the manual of arms evolutions, the main objectives of which were fast deployment of a line, rapid shooting and manoeuvre.
With nine different battlegrounds to compete over, there is a fleeting belief that you can haphazardly throw cards down and expect favorable results. Some tactic cards provide wild cards while others manipulate the victory condition for a single set of cards. Battleline tactics combines collectible card games and auto battler turnbased tactical gameplay to create a oneofakind strategy gaming experience. The essence of st is the reasoning that this column is won if i can draw that, because these cards are out. This is a bge digital conversion and asterix retheme of the battle line card game and the schottentotten card game, both by reiner knizia game summary. Battle line 8th printing boardgame noble knight games. Battle line is a great two player game with a great mix of strategy and luck. If the other player draws the cards you need, you are just straight up hosed. Jul 29, 2017 in battle line, two opponents face off across a battle line and attempt to win the battle by taking 5 of 9 flags or 3 adjacent flags. Schotten totten is a brilliantly simple game, but its not just my love of its elegance that leads me to prefer it to battle line. Battle line is a card game of capture the flags using an ancient battle formation theme. I love the mechanics of battle line and often loosely compare it to playing nine simultaneous hands of poker. Battle line is one of my all time favorite 2 player games.
The game like many of knizias games, the rules to battleline are deceptively simple. Again, the tactics cards will not be discussed here. Battle line 7th printing boardgame noble knight games. In front of each legion, you each place troop cards to build pokerlike formations of three cards per side. Played without the tactics, i do feel the game does come down to luck a great deal more. Kill team is a warhammer 40,000 or 40k skirmish game. Built from the ground up for mobile, the game combines the tactical nuance of classic autobattlers with the quickfire nature of mobile gaming sessi. As well see in a few moments, battle line requires you to keep track of what is essentially nine simultaneous poker hands plus some variants. Use your wit to predict and outmaneuver your opponent every step of the way. It plays like rummy or poker is easy to learn and has strategy and the ability to provide surprises to your opponent. Oct 23, 2011 a battle line strategy session with designer dr. From the creators of clash of clans comes a realtime multiplayer game starring the royales, your favorite.
Battle line features 60 fullcolor rodger macgowanmark simonitch cards depicting the prominent formations of the period war elephants, heavy cavalry, phalanx, etc. Dec 01, 2017 the game also features tactics cards which put a great spin on the base game. At least as much as a random card draw can allow you. Shuffle the ten tactics cards and place them as a facedown deck at the other end of the battle line. These 9 flags or strategic objectives are laid out in a row across the middle of the table, with the two opposing generals attempting to. The leaders of both sides direct forces along the battle line to gain tactical advantages. In battle line, players take on the role of ancient commanders seeking to tactically defeat their opponent by using cards to fight in organised formations. Flags are decided by placing cards into 3 card pokertype hands on either.
We hope to help players into kill team with our kill team guide. Such as wiping out all victory conditions on that flag except for the total number of card face points or requiring the flag to use 4 cards instead of 3. Reiner knizia battle line has always held a special position on my game shelf, which is remarkable because im primarily a halfinchhex, hundredpagerulebook, hardcorewargame type of guy. Greater exposure has inspired many further thoughts, which i am now minded to share with you all. You can always add the tactics cards later for variety.