1918: A First World War Miniatures Game

1918: A First World War Miniatures Wargame is a tabletop system focused on small-unit tactics, combined arms, and command friction during the final year of the Great War. The game typically requires 30 to 60 infantry miniatures per side and lasts about 2 to 3 hours.

Core Mechanics & Gameplay

Alternating Activations: Rather than the traditional “I Go, You Go” system, players take turns activating single units, ensuring constant engagement.
Realistic Suppression: A layered system features states like Under Fire, Pinned, and Suppressed. This requires players to use period-accurate fire and maneuver tactics rather than charging blindly.
Dynamic Leadership: Junior and senior leaders are crucial. Officers are used to issue orders (e.g., Advance, Fire, or Stand To) and boost morale.
Doctrines: Before play, you select specific military doctrines such as Lightning Assault or Tactical Defence, which tailor your force’s playstyle.

Forces & Scale

Scale: The game is scaled for 28mm (or similar heroic scale) miniatures, with both physical figures and 3D-printable STLs available.
Factions: The core rulebook includes army lists for Imperial Germany, the British Empire, the French Republic, and the United States.
Combined Arms: While primarily an infantry skirmish, the game comprehensively integrates cavalry, tanks, artillery (including off-board creeping barrages), trench mortars, and aircraft.