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Purgatorio: Men of Iron Volume VI

Game ID: GID0255253
Game Info
Year
2026
Players
1-2
Age
12+
Playtime
150 min
Complexity
4.5/5
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Description

A hex and counter tactical wargame covering medieval Italian battles between Guelphs and Ghibellines from 1176 to 1325

Description

A hex and counter tactical wargame covering medieval Italian battles between Guelphs and Ghibellines from 1176 to 1325

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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • highly regarded as a fantastic medieval tactical sim
  • strong solo capability and engaging two-player play
Cons
  • theme-heavy and potentially over-analytical for casual players
Thematic elements
  • medieval combat with tactical two-player focus and solitaire option
  • Medieval Europe, Holy Roman Empire vs. Papacy in Italy
  • historical-fictional warfare with strong two-player emphasis
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • chit-pole solitaire system — solitaire mode supported via chit-driven actions
  • two-player tactical combat — delivers tight, tactical engagements between medieval forces
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  • It looks absolutely fabulous.
  • I'm very curious to see his take and his innovation.
  • This is a big, exciting box with a lot of content.
  • The maps look fantastic and this is an exciting series.
  • No two games will play out alike and they happen on this point-to-point map.
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