A Mighty Fortress
6 players • Simulations Publications, Inc. • 1977
- Publisher
- Simulations Publications, Inc.
- First published
- 1977
- Players
- 6 players
How it plays
A Mighty Fortress plays 6 players.
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Where it came from
A Mighty Fortress was published in 1977 by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI) as part of their popular 'PRESTAGS' (Pre-gunpowder Tactical Game System) series. Designed by Richard Berg, the game was intended to simulate tactical combat in the 16th and 17th centuries, covering the pike-and-shot era of European warfare. It provided a structured way for wargamers to explore the tactical transitions of the Renaissance, focusing on the interplay between infantry squares, cavalry, and early gunpowder units.
The game is noted for its distinctive period-appropriate aesthetic, featuring cover art and unit iconography that reflected the military style of the era. Within the wargaming community of the late 1970s, it was recognized for its dedication to historical accuracy and its contribution to the modular system SPI had developed. While it was received as a challenging and complex simulation, it remains a hallmark of SPI’s output during an era that significantly shaped the development of tabletop military strategy games.
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A Mighty Fortress is built for 6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
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A Mighty Fortress is published by Simulations Publications, Inc.. The catalog gives its publication year as 1977.
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