--- product_id: 223134050 title: "Imperial Struggle Board Game" brand: "gmt games" price: "€ 334.06" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 category: "Gmt Games" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/223134050-imperial-struggle-board-game store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # 100 years of epic gameplay 2-3 hour strategic sessions 4 major wars simulated Imperial Struggle Board Game **Brand:** gmt games **Price:** € 334.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚔️ Command history’s ultimate duel—will you rule the empire or ignite revolution? ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Imperial Struggle Board Game by gmt games - **How much does it cost?** € 334.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/223134050-imperial-struggle-board-game) ## Best For - gmt games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gmt games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dynamic Global Theaters:** Battlefields from India to the Caribbean create ever-shifting challenges and opportunities. - • **Epic Century-Long Rivalry:** Dive into a 100-year clash between Britain and France, blending war, diplomacy, and colonial ambition. - • **Streamlined Strategic Depth:** Complex historical themes with low-complexity rules—master the game without marathon sessions. - • **Perfect for Strategy Enthusiasts:** A must-have for fans of Twilight Struggle and Euro-style war games craving fresh, immersive competition. - • **Tense Economic & Political Maneuvering:** Build colonial wealth, forge alliances, and outsmart your opponent with event-driven gameplay. ## Overview Imperial Struggle is a two-player board game that recreates the intense 18th-century rivalry between Britain and France over nearly a century. Combining four major wars with economic, political, and colonial strategy, it offers deep historical immersion with accessible rules. Designed for 2 players aged 14+, it delivers a rich, dynamic experience in just 2-3 hours, perfect for strategy game aficionados seeking a global scope without complexity overload. ## Description In 1697 the Sun King, Louis XIV, emerged from a decade of war with his Continental ambitions still unsatisfied. Meanwhile, King William III of England sat easier on his new throne than he ever had before. With the Spanish succession crisis unresolved and looming, there were no illusions that the new century would be a quiet one. But neither France nor England could have anticipated the tumult of the years to come: a Second Hundred Years' War, during which these two tenacious adversaries would compete fiercely and proudly along every axis of human achievement. On battlefields from India to Canada to the Caribbean Sea their armies and fleets would clash; in the salons of Paris and the coffee-houses of London the modern world’s politics and economics would be born; and finally, a revolution would rock the foundations of society – a revolution that could have ended not in blood and terror but in a triumph of democracy and liberty that might have transformed the world beyond imagining. Imperial Struggle is a two-player game depicting the 18th-century rivalry between France and Britain. It begins in 1697, as the two realms wait warily for the King of Spain to name an heir, and ends in 1789, when a new order brought down the Bastille. The game is not merely about war: both France and Britain must build the foundations of colonial wealth, deal with the other nations of Europe, and compete for glory across the span of human endeavor. Imperial Struggle covers almost 100 years of history and four major wars. Yet it remains a low-complexity game, playable in a short evening. It aims to honor its spiritual ancestor, Twilight Struggle, by pushing further in the direction of simple rules and playable systems, while maintaining global scope and historical sweep in the scope of a single evening. In peace turns, players build their economic interests and alliances, and take advantage of historical events represented by Event cards. They must choose their investments wisely, but also with an eye to denying these opportunities to their opponent. In war turns, each theater can bring great rewards of conquest and prestige, but territorial gains can disappear at the treaty table. At the end of the century, will the British rule an empire on which the sun never sets? Or will France light the way for the world, as the superpower of the Sun King's dreams or the republic of Lafayette's? Review: Excellent euro style war game - Absolutely excellent game which I now rate as my joint favourite alongside Twilight Struggle. It really feels like a great struggle between the French and British with an innovative game play system. My other favourite games just below this are War of the Ring, Sekigahara, Triumph and Tragedy, Chess, 7 wonders duel, 1775, RAF Battle of Britain and Hammer of the Scots. So if you like any of these style of games you may like this as well. A little complex to master the rules and I’m not sure if I have fully mastered the strategy yet. Early plays took 5-6 hours although with experience this should drop below 2-3 hours. It’s not a classic Wargame in style, almost as much a Euro as a Wargame but you definitely feel like you’re in a struggle so the title is apt. Review: Strategy gaming at its finest - This is a superb game from the creators of Twlight Struggle. While there are no dice, the changing victory points for each theatre and the constant shift in global demand of resources like tobacco and spices mean that no two turns are ever the same. Combine this with tense war preparations and a set of event and ministry cards based on historical flash points and figures, and you have a real feast of thematic decision making. If you are a fan of the period or of strategy gaming in general then I highly advise you to treat yourself to this triumph. ## Features - Imperial Struggle is a two-player game depicting the 18th-century rivalry between France and Britain. - The game is not merely about war: both France and Britain must build the foundations of colonial wealth, deal with the other nations of Europe, and compete for glory across the span of human endeavor. - Imperial Struggle covers almost 100 years of history and four major wars. Yet it remains a low-complexity game, playable in a short evening. - It aims to honor its spiritual ancestor, Twilight Struggle, by pushing further in the direction of simple rules and playable systems, while maintaining global scope and historical sweep in the scope of a single evening. - At the end of the century, will the British rule an empire on which the sun never sets? Or will France light the way for the world, as the superpower of the Sun King's dreams or the republic of Lafayette's? ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B086RVFXJ4 | | Assembly Required | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Batteries included? | No | | Colour | Mixed Colours | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (11) | | Date First Available | 4 April 2020 | | Educational Objective(s) | No | | Item model number | GMT2001 | | Language | English | | Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up | | Material Type(s) | Cardstock | | Number of Game Players | 2 | | Number of pieces | 81 | | Product Dimensions | 30.48 x 22.86 x 7.62 cm; 2.23 kg | | Release date | 6 Jan. 2023 | | Remote Control Included? | No | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GMT Games - **Genre:** Historical Strategy - **Material:** Cardstock - **Number of players:** 2 - **Theme:** History ## Images ![Imperial Struggle Board Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61K-gj6RejL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent euro style war game *by H***E on 13 December 2020* Absolutely excellent game which I now rate as my joint favourite alongside Twilight Struggle. It really feels like a great struggle between the French and British with an innovative game play system. My other favourite games just below this are War of the Ring, Sekigahara, Triumph and Tragedy, Chess, 7 wonders duel, 1775, RAF Battle of Britain and Hammer of the Scots. So if you like any of these style of games you may like this as well. A little complex to master the rules and I’m not sure if I have fully mastered the strategy yet. Early plays took 5-6 hours although with experience this should drop below 2-3 hours. It’s not a classic Wargame in style, almost as much a Euro as a Wargame but you definitely feel like you’re in a struggle so the title is apt. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strategy gaming at its finest *by P***N on 1 February 2021* This is a superb game from the creators of Twlight Struggle. While there are no dice, the changing victory points for each theatre and the constant shift in global demand of resources like tobacco and spices mean that no two turns are ever the same. Combine this with tense war preparations and a set of event and ministry cards based on historical flash points and figures, and you have a real feast of thematic decision making. If you are a fan of the period or of strategy gaming in general then I highly advise you to treat yourself to this triumph. ## Frequently Bought Together - Imperial Struggle – Board Game by GMT Games 2 Players – Board Games for Family – 120-240 Minutes of Gameplay – Games for Game Night – Teens and Adults Ages 14+ - English Version - HEAT: Pedal to the Metal Board Game - Intense Car Racing and Strategy Game, Fun Family Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 10+, 1-4 Players, 60 Minute Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/223134050-imperial-struggle-board-game](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/223134050-imperial-struggle-board-game) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*