Downfall: Conquest of the Third Reich

Downfall: Conquest of the Third Reich is a two-player game where strategic domination over the crumbling Axis powers during World War II takes center stage. One player controls the Western Allies and the German OKH faction, while the other commands the Soviet Union and the German OKW faction, creating a dynamic tug-of-war on both Eastern and Western fronts. Although both players aim to bring about the defeat of Nazi Germany, they must also compete to shape the future of post-war Europe in their favor.

Downfall: Conquest of the Third Reich features a compelling initiative track system that eliminates traditional turn structures. Instead, players spend initiative to select and execute orders, creating a fluid sequence of action and reaction. The interplay between initiative markers influences not only turn order but also triggers key events, weather shifts, and game progression.

Operational and general order chits allow for movement, combat, logistics, recruitment, and more, while strategic event cards introduce elements like air support and reinforcements. Action cards, unique to each faction, offer powerful tactical advantages that can shift the tide of battle. Covering the full scope of the European theater from November 1942 to Germany’s surrender in May 1945, Downfall combines grand strategy with asymmetric faction control for a deep and competitive experience.

Downfall: Conquest of the Third Reich is available now at Boarding School Games.

Key features:

* Innovative initiative track system replaces traditional turn order
* Players command four factions across two dynamic fronts
* Rich tactical decisions with order chits and faction-specific action cards
* Strategic events and weather shifts add historical depth and variability
* Covers the entire European theater from late 1942 through the end of the war