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Game: Baltic Empires: The Northern Wars of 1558-1721



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Publisher: GMT Games
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Brian Asklev
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Description:


Baltic Empires is an approachable 2-5 player strategy game about conflicts between the states of the Baltic region during the early modern era, a transformative period of religious conflict, large scale warfare, and constant struggles for power. Players will have to develop their economy, strengthen their administration, secure trade hubs, and finally build armies to become the dominant power of the Baltics. Denmark-Norway, Sweden, Russia, Poland-Lithuania, and Prussia will fight for hegemony, using variable victory conditions that reflect their respective historical objectives.


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Article Description
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Date: 4/11/2022
Poster: Doug Holt
The Powers of Baltic Empires — Denmark-Norway

"When playing Denmark, it is therefore important to keep all the victory conditions in mind, as your navy and flexible strategic position means every one of them are very plausible paths to victory for you." Designer Brian Asklev concludes his series of articles discussing the five powers of his GMT Games' Baltic Empires: The Northern Wars of 1558-1721, this time covering Denmark-Norway. Check out why "...this rule alone makes it fun to play Denmark..."!
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4
Date: 3/24/2022
Poster: Doug Holt
The Powers of Baltic Empires — Poland

"Your National Ambition seems far more manageable than the other powers’ and everyone will fear meeting your cavalry in the field." Designer Brian Asklev continues his series of articles discussing the five powers of his GMT Games' Baltic Empires: The Northern Wars of 1558-1721, this time covering Poland. See why he explains that Prussia is "…essentially a sleeping knife in your back…"!
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3
Date: 3/21/2022
Poster: Doug Holt
The Powers of Baltic Empires — Prussia

"Prussia is the ideal power for the manipulative player type who loves wielding indirect influence and revels in the many options for diplomacy and deal making...". Designer Brian Asklev continues his series of articles discussing the five powers of his GMT Games' Baltic Empires: The Northern Wars of 1558-1721, this time covering Prussia. Check out why Prussia can "...punch far above its weight..."!
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2
Date: 3/18/2022
Poster: Doug Holt
The Powers of Baltic Empires — Russia

"...the eastern part of the board is likely to see lots of conniving alliance building, destructive warfare, and frustration on all sides." Designer Brian Asklev continues his series of articles discussing the five powers of his GMT Games' Baltic Empires: The Northern Wars of 1558-1721, this time focusing on Russia. Check out why he explains that, for Russia, "…offense in many cases is your best defense…".
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Date: 3/14/2022
Poster: Doug Holt
The Powers of Baltic Empires — Sweden

"This really leaves only one course of action for the Swedish player: expansion!" Designer Brian Asklev begins a series of articles discussing the five powers of his GMT Games' Baltic Empires: The Northern Wars of 1558-1721. Despite being on the small side, Sweden has some built-in political advantages, as well as "…one more ace up their sleeves when it comes to war."
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