Forces
Joe and I were hanging out, as we often are, and watching Berserk. We started talking about making a tactical board game like that. What evolved out of that conversation is Forces, a tactical board game that focuses on creating a fairly simple rules structure so that people who are new to the tabletop/ strategy/ tactical game genre would have something they could try and not be overwhelmed by right from the start. At the same time, the rules still allow for significant tactical planning and application.
The board is made up of “Carcassone” style hex pieces that players assemble. Depending on the gametype (Annihilation, King of the Kill, or Defend the Castle), different tiles and stating locations are used. Then they each select one captain who is the “face” of their army and is quite strong, and has a powerful special ability. They then select 3 lieutenants, each of which come with a minor power of their own, and 2-3 basic troops (cavalry, infantry, and archers). Then players take turns moving or attacking, until the goal is met.
The game was shown at our debut Manifest! showing in the Hokin Gallery, at Columbia College Chicago.
Visit the official website at Level Zero Games.
Forces
Creators: John Gosling, Joe Locastro
