A STRATEGIC WWII BOARD GAME
Answer the Call. Shape the Course of War.
Tides of War is a strategic tabletop game of pressure, timing, and hard choices set during World War II. You won’t command individual ships or issue tactical orders — instead, you influence the flow of the conflict itself, adapting to shifting fronts, limited resources, and the consequences of every decision. Victory doesn’t come from brute force alone, but from knowing when to act, when to wait, and when to change course.
Once again we have been called to the fields of battle.
The young soldiers, many barely grown, hold their rifles with trembling hands — not for lack of courage, but for want of guidance.
In this new age of artillery and gas, we find ourselves longing for the steel of older men — those whose very presence brings order where there is chaos.
Why You Are Needed
Tides of War is a two-player strategic World War II board game where victory is decided by leadership and timing, not by micromanaging fleets or issuing real-time orders. Players deploy commanders, position units, and apply tactics to contest key strategic locations across an unfolding campaign.
You are not a conscript following commands — you are shaping the war itself. Every choice influences momentum, and success is measured in valor, earned through smart positioning, calculated risks, and decisive victories. When the campaign ends, the commander with the greatest valor prevails.
What Is Tides of War?
Strategic Command
Plan your moves, deploy commanders, and position units to contest key locations across the campaign. Success comes from timing, foresight, and adapting to your opponent — not from micromanaging individual battles.
Historically Inspired Conflict
Inspired by the realities of World War II, each campaign reflects the pressure, uncertainty, and strategic tradeoffs faced by commanders of the era — without recreating specific battles or simulations.
Tactical Depth Every Turn
Every decision matters. Choose when to advance, when to hold, and when to change course as the state of the war evolves. Smart tactics and earned valor determine victory.
How the War Is Fought
- Choose Your Side
- Deploy Your Commanders
- Apply Tactics
- Contest Strategic Locations
- Earn Victory
Two Sides. Two Strategies.
Allied Fleets
A coalition bound by necessity and resolve. Allied forces emphasize coordination, adaptability, and sustained pressure, rewarding players who plan ahead and respond effectively to shifting conditions on the board.
- Coordinated unit placement
- Strong defensive positioning
- Resource and logistics control
- Steady valor accumulation
Axis Fleets
A force built on decisive action and calculated risk. Axis forces reward bold strategies and aggressive play, allowing players to disrupt opponents and swing momentum through well-timed moves.
- High-impact tactical plays
- Aggressive positioning
- Disruption and denial tactics
- Momentum-driven valor gains
What's in the box?
- Instruction Manual
- 10 Unique Campaign Regions
- 20 Strategic Locations
- 2 Player Aids
- Units & Tactics Deck
- 2 Commanders Decks
- 13 Command Point Tokens
- Scoring Sheet
- 4 Figurine Trackers
- 1 Round Tracker