Triumph & Tragedy: European Balance of Power 1936-1945*
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 2025
- Position 30 in The best board, card & dice games with political elements 👩💼
- Position 7 in The best board games for exactly three players
- Position 15 in The Best Games from GMT Games 🇺🇸🏢
- Position 54 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2015 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 16 in The best games set on the continent of Europe 🇪🇺
- Position 30 in The best games where you have points for the movement of your character
- Position 5 in The Best "The Golden Elephant Award🇺🇸" winners and nominees
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