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We design and publish tabletop games focusing on key turning points in history. Currently developing 1918 - a First World War miniatures game.

Command platoons of infantry with artillery, tanks and air support to break the deadlock.

17/06/2024

That was too close for comfort!

In 1918, guns and mortars use 'bracketing fire ' (ie fire that is 'walked' onto a target by over or undershooting) . Once you have your guns zeroed, you can consistently let the enemy have it (unless they run away to seek cover of course!)

15/06/2024

Heavily armed stormtroops advance through a trench, machine guns at the ready.

In WW1 LMGs are new technology and they are far from the refined weapons of WW2. In 1918, rather than be generic, each LMG has a unique profile that represents its particular design. For example, the German MG08/15 can make more attacks than other LMGs (it is essentially a shrunk Maxim) but has poor mobility and ability to engage targets of opportunity through reactive fire.

12/06/2024

"Wait a minute, aren't those our tanks? Why are they coming this way?!"

Captured Mark IV "Beutepanzer" advance across the wheat 🌾

07/06/2024

A Canadian Autocar provides mobile firepower to compliment an infantry advance, following the beginning of British counterattacks against the German Spring Offensife.

05/06/2024

Artillery comes in lots of different formats in 1918. At the smallest level, weapons like rifle grenades and mortars can provide infantry with the means to advance on positions, whilst field guns provide local, targeted support for fortifications and armour. Finally, utilising massive bombardments can be used to lay a carpet of surpression to keep your troops safe as you advance, or hold up an incoming offensive.

04/06/2024

German artillery observers direct a bombardment on a British and Canadian counterattack, only to miss the target...

Photos by following a recent playtest.

28/05/2024

“A deep chug-chugging. Out of the smoke giant shapes dramatically loomed up, lurching along like ungainly prehistoric monsters. They were tanks. I remember cheering, which was rather a waste of precious breath. They clattered past, and we followed a respectful distance behind them. One of them swivelled awkwardly towards where the sparks of the machine gun revealed the position of the post, and churned right over it.”

Pvt. T.H. Holmes, 56th (London) Division

Photo from recent playtesting of 1918 as a Canadian force mounts an attack on German lines to relieve pressure at Arras.

22/05/2024

During the tactical phase, players alternate activates to enact Orders and Reactions taken in the Command Phase. This is where the majority of action happens in , and players that activate units wisely will find success.

21/05/2024

U.S. Marines advance out of a wood and towards German positions.

19/05/2024

Canadian cavalry charge through the smoke and flames to break the enemy line.

1918 playtest

Thanks to and for the light up flames!

17/05/2024

Dramatic scenes from our latest playtest of 1918, our new game. French infantry and German stormtroopers face off in brutal close assault. Follow the project at

15/05/2024

This is the second in a series of posts giving an overview of the key game concepts in 1918, a new first world war miniatures game, which we are beavering away on over at

This post is all about orders and reactions, which are issued in the command phase, the first phase of the game turn 🫡 🪖

12/05/2024

After a frenzied flank assault through the French defensive lines, a unit of stormtoopers charge through the trenches, eager to bring a resurgence of the medieval to the Western Front...

05/05/2024

What is 1918?

Set in that final year of the First World War, 1918 is a wargame where you command a platoon of 28mm model soldiers to fight battles and break the deadlock.

Commanding sections of infantry, you will have at your disposal artillery, aircraft and tanks, alongside all the innovations those longs years of war have brought to ultimately find victory on the frontlines.

Using platoons drawn from authentic wartime documents and military records, players can use special cards unique to their doctrines - Grand Offensive, Lightning Assault or Tactical Defense - and unique unit types, from German Stormtroopers to the Harlem Hellfighters to secure territory and victory.

1918 is coming very soon. And as the game develops, we will continue to share pictures and gameplay.

05/05/2024

A section of Highlanders advance through the fields of Ypres, 1918, moving quickly to evade German gasfire. Maneuvering your troops is essential in , especially under the weight of artillery, gas and gunfire.

01/05/2024

Here at Warfulcrum towers we are planning to bring you a series of regular posts focusing on the key concepts of the game. To start, this week we are taking a look at force doctrines in 1918, what they are, why they're important and what play styles each doctrine suits. Choosing the right doctrine for your force is your first step on the road to victory 🏆🎖️
Which doctrine sounds like the one for you?

28/04/2024

Somewhere in northern France, Hans gets ready to blow some poor Tommies to kingdom come. Let's hope for his sake he can throw that huge compound charge far enough to be out of harm's way!

26/04/2024

Some of you probably like colour photos too ;) Alongside the series on game concepts we'll also be sharing our favourite photos from games of 1918 we have played.

A German infantry lieutenant consults his map in the middle of a game of 1918 - he's sure the enemy positions were meant to be around here somewhere but all he can see is this hulking great grey behemoth and some suspicious yellow shrubbery...

24/04/2024

Welcome to Warfulcrum Games - we're developing 1918, a First World War miniatures game. Our aim is to bring history and tabletop gaming together into one fun, tense and accessible experience that satisfies both veteran and new players of historical wargames alike.

We'll be posting more about the game and the release schedule. Follow us and come on the journey! 🪖 🫡

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