Empires in Arms Now Available!

December 6, 2007

Empires in Arms Now Available!

The long-awaited Napoleonic
strategy game is packed, loaded, and ready to fire!

Matrix Games and Australian Design
Group are thrilled to announce the release of the official computer adaptation
of Australian Design Group’s legendary grand strategy board game of the
Napoleonic Wars, Empires in Arms!

David Heath, Director of Operations
at Matrix Games, said “Empires in Arms appeals to so many different types of
gamers: board gamers, Napoleonic fans, turn-based afficionados, and grand
strategists. I’m confident that the anticipation and excitement that has been
steadily building around this title from all these different groups will prove
tobe well deserved when gamers finally get a chance to play this title.”

Marshall Ellis, Lead Developer of
Empires in Arms, added “The wait is at long last over and I’m really excited to
see the reactions of everyone who has been patiently waiting to finally play
this great game. Thanks to all Empires in Arms fans who offered support and
feedback over the course of the project and thanks to Matrix Games for making
this all happen!”

Take command of one of the many
factions in early 19th century Europe! Empires in Arms is a grand strategy
turn-based race to prove which nation is the greatest in Europe. In a bid for
mastery over the continent, players can succeed where Napoleon failed or try to
stop the military genius quicker than his historical enemies could!

The game moves in monthly turns
where diplomacy and builds are conducted. Within the monthly turns there are a
variable number of impulses where corps and fleets move about. All movement is
simultaneous with battles occurring at the end of the impulse. Battles are
resolved by players both picking a strategy and fighting a series of rounds in
an attempt to break the enemy. Make and break alliances, declare war, invade
minor nations, propose peace terms, build armies of landwehr, regulars, guards,
light cavalry, heavy cavalry and artillery. Many historical leaders from the
period are included to command corps and fleets, from Admiral Nelson to Marshal
Davout to the Pashas of the Ottoman Empires.

Diplomacy and economics will
complement the sharp bayonets and deadly cannons of your direct military might
when you take the role of any of the major powers in 19th century Europe! As you
conquer your weaker foes, use the money and resources from fallen nations to
recruit new units and replenish your ranks. France, Great Britain, Prussia,
Turkey, Russia, Spain and Austria all stand ready with their full resources,
generals, armies and fleets for you to take command. Join the intricate and
deadly contest of power that changed a continent and created a legend.

The slightest mistake could be the
difference between the crown of Europe or exile to St. Helena. Step into history
and find your destiny in Empires in Arms!

Game Features

  • Official licensed adaptation of
    the classic Empires in Arms board game from Australian Design Group (ADG)

  • Encompasses the important aspects
    of diplomacy and warfare during the Napoleonic Wars from 1805 to 1815

  • Control any one of seven major
    powers of the period (France, Great Britain, Russia, Austria, Prussia, Spain
    or Turkey)

  • Includes some enhanced rules and
    play options added over the years by Empires in Arms players

  • Create alliances, declare war, and
    negotiate peace terms on the path to admiration or condemnation

  • Use money and manpower received
    from home provinces and conquered lands to raise an army and navy capable of
    military dominance.

  • Conquer, manipulate or ally with a
    host of minor countries in your quest to build an empire

  • Save your unit setups for quick
    reuse in later games, import / export battles for miniature games, multiplayer
    hotseat games, solo games, PBEM games

Get more information on Empires in
Arms from its official Matrix Games

webpage
.