Triumph & Tragedy: European Balance of Power 1936-1945*
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Triumph & Tragedy is a geopolitical strategy game for 3 players (also playable with 2) set between 1936 and 1945, focusing on the competition for European domination among capitalism (the West), communism (the Soviet Union), and fascism (the Axis). Players manage military, diplomatic, economic, and technological elements, aiming to achieve economic hegemony, technological supremacy, or military victory.
The game features a large area map covering Eurasia to India and the Americas, with military units represented by blocks in various types and colors. Players can win through peaceful methods or by conquering enemy capitals during wartime, while managing resources and production for strategic advantage.
Nominated for 1 award.
- 👥 2 - 3 Players
- ⏱️ 240 - 360 Minutes
- 🧒 12+ years old
- 🧩 Medium difficulty
* We like Triumph & Tragedy: European Balance of Power 1936-1945 so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 61 in Best games released at SPIEL 2015 in Essen
- Position 17 in The best board games for exactly three players
- Position 17 in The Best Games from GMT Games 🇺🇸🏢
- Position 24 in The best games set on the continent of Europe 🇪🇺
- Position 5 in The Best "The Golden Elephant Award🇺🇸" winners and nominees
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