“Banish All Their Fears” is a strategic board game presented by Boarding School Games, designed to immerse players in the pivotal battles of the War of the League of Augsburg and the War of the Spanish Succession. This game captures the essence of military evolution during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, marked by the transition to flintlock muskets and socket bayonets, which revolutionized infantry combat.

Set against the backdrop of Europe’s political turmoil, players will command the forces of major powers, including the French under the Duke of Luxembourg, the British led by King William III, and the Allied army marshaled by the Duke of Marlborough. Each scenario, from the battle of Neerwinden to the iconic clash at Blenheim, is designed to challenge players’ strategic abilities and historical insight.

“Banish All Their Fears” features a game scale where each hex represents 200-220 yards, and each turn encapsulates 20 minutes of real-time combat, providing a detailed and immersive experience. Infantry units are represented as battalions, while cavalry and artillery units reflect the organization and tactics of the period. The game’s moderate complexity and medium solitaire compatibility make it accessible to both seasoned gamers and those new to historical wargaming.

With brigades as the primary maneuver element, players will experience the significance of large-scale formations and the primacy of firepower in determining the outcomes of battles. The game encourages the use of reserves and the importance of brigade-level tactics, reflecting the innovations and military doctrines of the era.

Available at Boarding School Games, “Banish All Their Fears” is not just a game but a journey through one of history’s most transformative periods of military innovation and grand strategy. It offers an engaging blend of historical accuracy and strategic depth, promising hours of gameplay for enthusiasts of military history and strategic gaming alike.

– Game Scale: 1 hex = 200-220 yards, 1 turn = 20 minutes
– Units: Infantry battalions, cavalry squadrons, artillery batteries
– Complexity: Moderate
– Solitaire Compatibility: Medium
– Focuses on large army maneuvers and the importance of firepower
– Emphasizes brigade-level tactics and the strategic use of reserves