Matrix Games

Overview

Empires in Arms is the official licensed computer version of Australian Design Group's classic board game. Empires in Arms is a seven player game of grand strategy during the Napoleonic period of 1805-1815. Playable either solitaire against the AI or by e-mail. Corps level with full diplomatic options to allow players complete freedom to fight it out for control of Europe any way they want to.

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Features

Official licensed adaptation of the classic Empires in Arms™ board game
Includes many enhanced rules and play options added over the years by "Empires in Harms" players
Encompasses the important aspects of diplomacy and warfare during the Napoleonic Wars from 1805 to 1815
Control any one of seven major powers of the period (France, Great Britain, Russia, Austria, Prussia, Spain or Turkey)
Create alliances, declare war, and negotiate peace terms on the path to admiration or condemnation
Use money and manpower received from home provinces and conquered lands to raise an army and navy capable of military dominance.
Conquer, manipulate or ally with a host of minor countries in your quest to build an empire
Save your unit setups for quick reuse in later games, import / export battles for miniature games, multiplayer hotseat games, solo games, PBEM games

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Empires in Arms Armchair General Review
for those who want to fill the Little Corporals boots, dominate Europe, and stab a few backs along the way, Empires in Arms is just the ticket.

Empires in Arms Wargamer Review
Players [will] discover why this game won a CSR Award in the first place back in 1984 and has continued to be a great game ever since.