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A wargame is a simulation that recreates a conflict or battle that actually took place, or sometimes an alternate-history scenario based on plausible premises. Unlike a traditional board game, where the theme serves mainly as a backdrop, a wargame is... A wargame is a simulation that recreates a conflict or battle that actually took place, or sometimes... Read more

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Warfighter War: Expansion 1 - United States

English From 14 years old 1 to 2h 1 to 2 players

Adds a full complement of United States Army cards.

Warfighter War: The Cherbourg Campaign

English

Fight your way across Normandy and seize the vital port of Cherbourg. 

Warfighter War: Expansion 3 - Germany n°2

English

Deepen your German strategic options across the battlefields of World War II.

Warfighter War: Expansion 2 - Germany n°1

English

Command German forces across the strategic battlefields of World War II.

Warfighter War: Expansion 4 - United Kingdom 1

English

Command British forces across the strategic battlefields of World War II

Warfighter War: Expansion 5 - United Kingdom 2

English

Deepen your British strategic options across the battlefields of World War II.

Warfighter War: Expansion 6 - Poland 1

English

Command Polish forces across the strategic battlefields of World War II.

Warfighter War: Expansion 7 - Poland 2

English

Deepen your Polish strategic options across the battlefields of World War II.

Warfighter War: The WWII Europe Strategic Combat Card Game

English From 14 years old 1 to 2h 1 to 2 players

You play cooperatively with your friends against the system to complete WWII combat missions. At the start of each mission, you each select a soldier and equip them with skills, weapons, and combat gear within the mission’s resource limit.

Kit Sherwood

English From 14 years old 1 to 2h 2 players

SHERWOOD is an introductory game that simplifies the rules that made the Cry Havoc series so successful.

Kit Boîte Sherwood

This kit contains the new rigid box, the new Historic-One counter tray with slots specifically designed for the Sherwood counters, and a D10.

Kit boîte Guiscard

This kit contains the new rigid box (identical to the *Oppidum* box) and the new Historic-One counter tray, featuring compartments specifically designed for the *Guiscard* counters.

Livret de règles Ager Sanguinis 1.1 + Fiches de jeu 1/2

French

This new version features rewritten rules designed to incorporate lessons learned from more recent games. They aim to be clearer and more accessible, without compromising playability.

Rulebook for Ager Sanguinis 1.1 + Playsheets 1&2

English

This new version features rewritten rules designed to incorporate lessons learned from more recent games. They aim to be clearer and more accessible, without compromising playability.

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World at War 108 - West Front 1944

English 1 to 2 players

World at War, Issue #108 - Game Edition.

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Strategy & Tactics Quarterly 34 - Sea Lion

English

This magazine offers an in-depth study of Operation Sealion, examining the forces involved, the logistical challenges of the English Channel, and the Axis' strategic alternatives.

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Strategy & Tactics 359 - Forgotten Front Italy 1944-45

English From 14 years old

Strategy & Tactics Issue #359 - Game Edition.

Siege of Constantinople Deluxe Edition

English From 14 years old 3 to 4h 2 players

Historical simulation of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453. There are rules for two games included; one which covers the final assault, in which most of the action occurred (~2 hrs), and one which covers the entire siege (~4 hrs).

Year of the Rat Deluxe Edition

English From 14 years old 2 to 3h 2 to 4 players

Year of the Rat Deluxe Edition; recreates the “Easter Offensive” of the North Vietnamese into South Vietnam on 30 March 1972.

Napoleon at War Quad Deluxe Edition

English From 14 years old 1 to 2h 2 players

An SPI Quad game containing four separate Napoleonic battles.

Sixth Fleet Deluxe Edition

English From 14 years old 2 to 3h 2 players

Naval simulation of WW3 in the Mediterranean in the 1970s and 80s.

Tide of Fortune

English From 14 years old 4h and more 1 to 2 players

Tide of Fortune features the September-October Allied campaign in northern Belgium and in the Low countries, culminating with the Arnhem operation.

Lightning D-Day

English From 10 years old 30mn to 1h 2 players

Lightning D-Day is a wargame based on the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944, played entirely with cards.

1812 Napoleon in Russia Deluxe Edition

English From 14 years old 3 to 4h 2 players

In 1812: Napoleon in Russia Deluxe Edition, the real enemy isn't just General Kutuzov, but famine and attrition. Manage your supply lines in this legendary wargame, where your ability to feed your troops in the field determines the success of your invasion.

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Axis & Allies: D-Day

English From 14 years old 1 to 2h 2 to 3 players

The D-Day invasion come to life with plastic troops, tanks, and planes.
Bargain

Undaunted: North Africa - Bargain

English From 14 years old 30mn to 1h 2 players

Box damaged - See picture - Game in english

27,65€

39,50€

Vendu par Philibert

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La Commune ou la Mort

French From 14 years old 30mn to 1h 1 to 2 players

The Commune or Death recounts the two months of intense clashes between the Communards and the government in Versailles during the Paris Commune of 1871. You play as one of these factions and fight to take control of Paris.

Stellar Horizons

English From 14 years old 2 to 3h 1 to 7 players

Stellar Horizons is a “near future” game for 1-7 players where you will lead one of Five Earth factions to explore and develop our solar system.

Battle for Normandy Deluxe Edition: Errata Counter

Errata Counters for GMT's The Battle of Normandy, Deluxe Edition.

Battle Commander Vol I - LTD Deluxe Edition

French From 14 years old 2 to 3h 2 players

This is the ultimate version for the history and game lover! This bundle includes one copy of the game Battle Commander (French edition) and one copy of Expansion 1. It is delivered in a beautiful wooden craft.

Battle Commander – Expansion 1

French, English From 14 years old 2 to 3h 1 to 2 players

Six more exciting Italian Campaign Battles to replay.

Battle Commander Vol I - Cotton Bags

Cotton bags for each army and the numerous markers.

Battle Commander Vol I - Wooden Box

The limited Deluxe Edition Wooden Box.

Battle Commander Vol I - Napoleon’s Italian Campaigns

English From 14 years old 2 to 3h 1 to 4 players

A tactical game for 1 - 2 players. Soldiers! You have rushed like a torrent from the top of the Apennines!

Battle Commander Vol I - Les campagnes italiennes de Napoléon

French From 14 years old 2 to 3h 1 to 2 players

A tactical game for 1 - 2 players. Soldiers! You have rushed like a torrent from the top of the Apennines!

Kawanakajima 1561 - Battles of the Sengoku Jidai Volume 3

English From 15 years old 2 to 3h 2 players

Kawanakajima 1561 is a zone-based wargame designed to deliver intense and dynamic gameplay. It is the third volume in a series dedicated to the Sengoku period.

Coalitions

English From 14 years old 1 to 2h 1 to 6 players

It took seven coalitions to defeat Napoleon – can you do better? The destiny of Europe is in your hand!

Coalitions

French From 14 years old 1 to 2h 1 to 6 players

Coalitions french edition.
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The Battle of Quatre Bras 1815

English

This is volume 1 of the book series "Sound of History" published by SoD. Written by the well known historian James R. Arnold about the battle of Quatre Bras 1815.
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La Bataille de Quatre Bras 1815

French

This is volume 1 of the book series "Sound of History" published by SoD. Written by the well known historian James R. Arnold about the battle of Quatre Bras 1815. French edition.

Battles of Napoleon: Volume II - Quatre Bras 1815 - Mounted Map Set

English From 14 years old 4h and more 2 players

Set of mounted maps for Battles of Napoleon: Volume II - Quatre Bras 1815 & Wartenburg 1813.

Battles of Napoleon: Volume II - Wartenburg 1813 - Dice Set

English

Customized dice for Wartenburg 1813.

Battles of Napoleon: Volume II - Quatre Bras 1815

English From 14 years old 4h and more 2 players

Epic wargame series about Napoleonic battles on a tactical level.
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VaeVictis 186

French From 14 years old

French magazine about wargames.

The British Way: Enemy of My Enemy

English from 13 years 2 to 3h 2 players

The British Way: Enemy of My Enemy is an expansion for The British Way that includes two brand-new games focused on “prequel” conflicts using the Malaysia and Palestine maps, and also enhances the core game experience with new variations for the four conflicts originally covered.

The British Way: Counterinsurgency at the End of Empire 2nd Printing

English From 14 years old 2 to 3h 2 players

The British Way: Counterinsurgency at the End of Empire 2nd edition offers an accessible introduction to the COIN series for new players, while providing experienced players with four games featuring distinct mechanics to explore and compare.

Empire of the Sun: The Pacific War 1941-1945 5th Printing

English 4h and more 1 to 2 players

Empire of the Sun: The Pacific War 1941–1945 (5th Edition) uses a variation of my map-based system. The game includes a map covering the Pacific theater of operations, from India to Hawaii and from the Aleutian Islands to Australia.
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The Wargame: definition and how it differs from a traditional board game

A wargame is a simulation that recreates a conflict or battle that actually took place, or sometimes an alternate-history scenario based on plausible premises. Unlike a traditional board game, where the theme serves mainly as a backdrop, a wargame is based on a map, units differentiated by their role (infantry, armoured vehicles, artillery, ships) and rules that model real-world factors: terrain, logistics, morale, etc. This rigour sets it apart from games with a military theme but abstract mechanics, such as Risk, where combat boils down to a roll of the dice without taking the context into account. Titles such as Axis & Allies straddle the line between the two worlds: more detailed than a standard board game, yet simplified compared to a highly specialised wargame. The genre features several publishers renowned for the rigour of their simulations, including GMT Games, Avalon Hill, Multi-Man Publishing and Compass Games.

Why play a historical game?

Playing a wargame allows you to engage with a conflict actively rather than merely as a historical account. Players make strategic or tactical decisions and can explore alternatives to those taken by real-life military leaders, which gives the game a reflective dimension regarding the unfolding of events. Fans of the genre appreciate the depth of the rules, the need to anticipate the consequences of every decision, and the fidelity to the constraints of the period being simulated: supply lines, weather and military doctrine. Historical wargames appeal both to history enthusiasts wishing to deepen their knowledge and to players seeking demanding strategic challenges, with a single game session potentially lasting several hours or even spanning multiple sessions.

Wargames for all historical periods

The richness of the genre also lies in the breadth of periods covered. Our catalogue allows you to explore the entire spectrum of military history: Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the 17th and 18th centuries, the 19th century, the First World War, the Second World War and modern warfare. Some games also feature imaginary conflicts, set in science-fiction or fantasy worlds, applying the same simulation principles to fictional battles. This diversity means every player can find a period that particularly interests them, whether it be ancient phalanxes, Napoleonic cavalry charges or Second World War armoured vehicles.

From major series to niche titles

Philibert’s catalogue includes both flagship series and more niche titles. Among the must-haves are Advanced Squad Leader (ASL), the benchmark for tactical combat in the Second World War, Axis & Allies, Commands & Colors and its family-friendly version Mémoire 44, as well as Panzer Grenadier and Conflict of Heroes. Alongside these widely recognised titles, the catalogue offers more specialised games, designed for experienced players or focusing on specific themes: Der Weltkrieg, La Bataille, Lace Wars, Great Statesmen, COIN, Wing Leader, Next War and Warfighter. For those new to the genre, Mémoire 44, Axis & Allies or the Folio and Mini series from Decision Games are excellent starting points, thanks to their accessible rules and shorter games.

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