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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
1576 products
English From 10 years old 4h and more 2 players
37,95€
Vendu par Philibert
English From 14 years old 1 to 2h 1 player
B-29 Superfortress is a solitaire game featuring the technologically most advanced bomber of the Second World War - the B-29 - flying as part of the Twentieth Air Force from the Marianas Islands against targets in and around Japan in late 1944 and 1945.
66,95€
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Combat Commander: Battle Pack 6 : Sea Lion
English less than 30mn
24,90€
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Osmanli Harbi: The Ottoman Fronts: 1914-1918
English From 10 years old 4h and more 2 players
Osmanli Harbi: The Ottoman Fronts: 1914-1918 depicts the campaigns on the Caucasian, Gallipoli, Palestinian, Macedonian, and Mesopotamian Fronts during the First World War.
96,95€
Vendu par Philibert
English From 10 years old 30mn to 1h 2 players
Battle for control of the East Front's most famous city!
41,95€
Vendu par Philibert
English From 10 years old 30mn to 1h 2 players
25,95€
Vendu par Philibert
Struggle for the Galactic Empire - 2nd edition
English From 10 years old 3 to 4h 1 player
67,50€
Vendu par Philibert
The Siege of Syracuse 415-413 BC
English From 10 years old 1 to 2h 2 players
52,50€
Vendu par Philibert
Folio Series - Meuse Argonne: The Final Offensive
English From 10 years old 1 to 2h 2 players
27,95€
Vendu par Philibert
English 2 to 3h 1 to 4 players
Blocks in the West is a game of World War II conflict simulation at the operational level.
96,50€
Vendu par Philibert
English 2 to 3h 1 to 4 players
Blocks in the East is a game of World War II conflict simulation at the strategic level.
92,50€
Vendu par Philibert
The Battle for Normandy - Expansion
English From 10 years old 4h and more
49,90€
Vendu par Philibert
English From 14 years old 2 players
The Eastern Front: 1914-1917 depicts the campaigns on the Eastern Front during the First World War.
145,95€
Vendu par Philibert
Napoleon at Leipzig 5th Edition
English From 10 years old 1 to 3 players
Napoleon at Leipzig is a comprehensive game with a proven track record of excellent re-playability, among the most popular Napoleonic wargames of all time.
114,95€
Vendu par Philibert
ASL - Best of Friends - Scenario Bundle
English
Pack de 12 scénarios pour ASL
26,50€
Vendu par Philibert
English
158,95€
Vendu par Philibert
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.
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.
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.
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.
