Tide of Iron
2–4 players • 120 min • ages 14+
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 120 min
- Age
- 14+
- Genre
- Board wargame
How it plays
Tide of Iron plays 2–4 players, takes about 120 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Where it came from
Tide of Iron was released in 2007 by Fantasy Flight Games, designed by Christian T. Petersen as a tactical board game focused on World War II infantry combat. The game emerged during a period of significant growth for the company, aiming to offer a more immersive, miniatures-heavy experience compared to traditional wargaming systems of the time. It was conceived to provide players with a modular system that allowed for complex squad-level maneuvers across diverse terrain, utilizing a proprietary card-driven mechanic to manage activations and combat effectiveness.
The visual design and illustrative style were crafted to evoke a gritty, authentic depiction of the European theater, with detailed plastic miniatures designed to be painted by hobbyists. Upon its release, the game was well-received by the strategy gaming community for its production value and depth, particularly its innovative system for tracking damage and unit morale. It served as a landmark title for Fantasy Flight, setting a high standard for component quality that would influence many of their subsequent strategic board game releases.
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About Tide of Iron
Tide of Iron is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 120 min • ages 14+. It's filed under board wargame. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Tide of Iron?
Tide of Iron is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 2 hours, filed under board wargame. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Tide of Iron for?
Tide of Iron is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Tide of Iron take to play?
A game of Tide of Iron is listed at about 2 hours. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Tide of Iron for?
Tide of Iron lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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