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Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front

Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front

2017·Perry R. Silverman

2 - 4 players
360 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

From BoardGameGeek

(From GMT Web site) Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front is the latest Card Driven Game to simulate the Great War in Europe. First came Paths of Glory by Ted Raicer, which simulates the entire war in Europe and the Middle East. It was followed by Pursuit of Glory, designed by Brad and Brian Stock, which focuses on the war in the Near East. Illusions of Glory takes this game system to a new and exciting level by applying its focus to the Eastern Front. The Allied Powers bring massive forces to bear against Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey while trying to prevent a game-changing revolution in Russia. The Central Powers must defeat Russia, hold off Italy, and win the upper hand in the Balkans or face demoralization and rebellion at home. Players test their generalship and strategic abilities as Illusions of Glory lets you recreate the dramatic events of World War I's Eastern Front. Your hand of strategy cards present you with a rich array of strategic and operational choices. You must decide whether to use each card for its historic event, unit movement, combat, or troop replacements. You must commit your forces to a variety of objectives: winning the dynamic war of maneuver between German-led and Russian armies; seizing the Balkans and its vital objectives; or prevailing in the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Italy. Illusions of Glory offers complete campaigns and shorter playing scenarios. GAME SCENARIOS: Campaign Game Mobilization Limited War Total War Italian Front Mini Game GAME SCALE: Historical Duration: 1914 to 1918 Units: Corps and Divisions Time: Three months per turn Map: Point to Point Players: 2-4

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Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front has 3 videos from 3 creators: 1 playthrough, 1 unboxing and 1 other video. They date from 2025 to August 2026.

If you like it, try Caesar: Rome vs. Gaul, RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940, Malta Besieged: 1940-1942 or Imperial Elegy: The Road to the Great War 1850-1920, which share several of its mechanics.

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Illusions of Glory Deluxe Edition || ConsimWorld '26 || GMT TalkInterview6:37

Illusions of Glory Deluxe Edition || ConsimWorld '26 || GMT Talk

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Illusions of Glory [GMT] - Turn 1 PlaythroughPlaythrough1:11:32

Illusions of Glory [GMT] - Turn 1 Playthrough

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Illusions of Glory | Unboxing & Overview

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About Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front

From BoardGameGeek:

(From GMT Web site) Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front is the latest Card Driven Game to simulate the Great War in Europe. First came Paths of Glory by Ted Raicer, which simulates the entire war in Europe and the Middle East. It was followed by Pursuit of Glory, designed by Brad and Brian Stock, which focuses on the war in the Near East. Illusions of Glory takes this game system to a new and exciting level by applying its focus to the Eastern Front. The Allied Powers bring massive forces to bear against Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey while trying to prevent a game-changing revolution in Russia. The Central Powers must defeat Russia, hold off Italy, and win the upper hand in the Balkans or face demoralization and rebellion at home. Players test their generalship and strategic abilities as Illusions of Glory lets you recreate the dramatic events of World War I's Eastern Front. Your hand of strategy cards present you with a rich array of strategic and operational choices. You must decide whether to use each card for its historic event, unit movement, combat, or troop replacements. You must commit your forces to a variety of objectives: winning the dynamic war of maneuver between German-led and Russian armies; seizing the Balkans and its vital objectives; or prevailing in the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Italy. Illusions of Glory offers complete campaigns and shorter playing scenarios. GAME SCENARIOS: Campaign Game Mobilization Limited War Total War Italian Front Mini Game GAME SCALE: Historical Duration: 1914 to 1918 Units: Corps and Divisions Time: Three months per turn Map: Point to Point Players: 2-4

Designer

Perry R. Silverman

Artists

Rodger B. MacGowan, Mark Simonitch

Publisher

GMT Games

Categories

WargameWorld War I

Mechanics

Card-DrivenDice RollingArea MovementSimulation
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