Clash of Sovereigns: The War of the Austrian Succession, 1740–48 is a deep yet streamlined card-driven strategy game that recreates one of the most complex and far-reaching conflicts of the 18th century. Beginning in December 1740 with Frederick II of Prussia’s surprise invasion of Austrian Silesia, the game charts the transformation of a calculated territorial grab into a vast European war driven by dynastic ambition, shifting alliances, and global rivalry.

• A Major European Conflict Unfolds – Players step into the roles of the great powers embroiled in the War of the Austrian Succession, as Austria, Prussia, France, Britain, Spain, and their allies clash across Europe and beyond. Maria Theresa’s fight to defend her inheritance, Frederick’s quest for prestige, and the opportunism of rival powers drive a conflict that ultimately spans eight years and half the globe.
• Card-Driven Strategy for 2–4 Players – Designed for two to four players, Clash of Sovereigns features separate national card decks for the French, Prussians/Spanish, Austrians, and British/Piedmontese forces. Each faction’s deck is divided into Early, Middle, and Late War periods, ensuring evolving strategies and historical pacing as the conflict develops.
• Flexible Scenarios and Campaign Play – The game includes a full 12-hour grand campaign covering the entire war, as well as three shorter scenarios representing two to three years of conflict, each playable in as little as three hours. This makes the game accessible for both extended sessions and shorter game nights.
• Rich Historical Detail with Streamlined Play – Leaders are rated for Initiative, Offensive and Defensive modifiers, and Action Points, while national military character is reflected through evolving Army Battle Ratings and Battle Tactics cards. Minor powers add diplomatic uncertainty, sometimes reshaping the balance of power by switching sides mid-war.

Clash of Sovereigns also incorporates a streamlined naval sub-game covering the Mediterranean and Atlantic, including the perilous annual voyage of the Bourbon Treasure Fleet, as well as colonial conflicts in Canada and India resolved through event cards. Designed as a faster-playing and more accessible successor to Clash of Monarchs, Clash of Sovereigns delivers grand strategy, historical depth, and dynamic gameplay in a refined and approachable format.

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