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<p>World Trench: /* Advantages */ Wording improvement</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> <br /> * Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> * Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> * The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> <br /> * A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> * Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> ==The Board and Setup==<br /> <br /> * The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> * The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> * Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board like a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units and Movement Directions==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> <br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> | Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> | [[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> *Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> * '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move.<br /> *'''Units cannot jump over other units.'''<br /> <br /> ===Movement Overlays per Unit===<br /> Caption: selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Player Turns ==<br /> <br /> * Players take turns moving '''one unit at a time'''.<br /> *'''Black plays first.'''<br /> *Units move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag).<br /> *Units may move, per turn, '''any number of squares, up to its maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move 1, 2, or 3 squares).<br /> **Note that the maximum number of steps a unit may move equals to the number of points you gain from capturing such unit.<br /> *A '''player's''' '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''.<br /> *A player '''cannot pass''' their turn.<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units==<br /> <br /> *A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto the enemy unit's square'''.<br /> *Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench (see The Trench Line).<br /> *Captured units are removed from the board.<br /> <br /> ==The Trench Line==<br /> Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways).<br /> <br /> ===Advantages===<br /> *Units can '''capture multiple enemy units when exiting the trench and moving forward''', and '''can keep moving even after capturing'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and can move to all directions. In some directions, it can capture multiple enemy units.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can only move to 7 directions, because the Black General is in the trench, blocking the path one direction.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Disadvantages===<br /> *A unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can move backwards into the trench and capture the Black General.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and cannot capture backwards when exiting the trench.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==End of the game==<br /> <br /> *'''The first player to capture an opponent's pieces worth 25 points wins.'''<br /> *'''If 50 consecutive moves are made without any capture (25 moves for each player), the final score determines the winner.'''</div>

World Trench https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelptrench&diff=27872 2025-12-27T14:35:03Z

<p>World Trench: /* End of the game */</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> <br /> * Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> * Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> * The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> <br /> * A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> * Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> ==The Board and Setup==<br /> <br /> * The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> * The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> * Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board like a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units and Movement Directions==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> <br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> | Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> | [[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> *Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> * '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move.<br /> *'''Units cannot jump over other units.'''<br /> <br /> ===Movement Overlays per Unit===<br /> Caption: selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Player Turns ==<br /> <br /> * Players take turns moving '''one unit at a time'''.<br /> *'''Black plays first.'''<br /> *Units move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag).<br /> *Units may move, per turn, '''any number of squares, up to its maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move 1, 2, or 3 squares).<br /> **Note that the maximum number of steps a unit may move equals to the number of points you gain from capturing such unit.<br /> *A '''player's''' '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''.<br /> *A player '''cannot pass''' their turn.<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units==<br /> <br /> *A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto the enemy unit's square'''.<br /> *Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench (see The Trench Line).<br /> *Captured units are removed from the board.<br /> <br /> ==The Trench Line==<br /> Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways).<br /> <br /> ===Advantages===<br /> *Units can '''capture multiple units when exiting the trench and moving forward''', and '''can keep moving even after capturing'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and can move to all directions. In some directions, it can capture multiple enemy units.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can only move to 7 directions, because the Black General is in the trench, blocking the path one direction.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Disadvantages===<br /> *A unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can move backwards into the trench and capture the Black General.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and cannot capture backwards when exiting the trench.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==End of the game==<br /> <br /> *'''The first player to capture an opponent's pieces worth 25 points wins.'''<br /> *'''If 50 consecutive moves are made without any capture (25 moves for each player), the final score determines the winner.'''</div>

World Trench https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelptrench&diff=26872 2025-10-19T08:20:43Z

<p>World Trench: /* End of the game */ Changed phrasing as per the game designer&#039;s request</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> <br /> * Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> * Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> * The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> <br /> * A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> * Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> ==The Board and Setup==<br /> <br /> * The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> * The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> * Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board like a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units and Movement Directions==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> <br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> | Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> | [[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> *Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> * '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move.<br /> *'''Units cannot jump over other units.'''<br /> <br /> ===Movement Overlays per Unit===<br /> Caption: selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Player Turns ==<br /> <br /> * Players take turns moving '''one unit at a time'''.<br /> *'''Black plays first.'''<br /> *Units move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag).<br /> *Units may move, per turn, '''any number of squares, up to its maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move 1, 2, or 3 squares).<br /> **Note that the maximum number of steps a unit may move equals to the number of points you gain from capturing such unit.<br /> *A '''player's''' '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''.<br /> *A player '''cannot pass''' their turn.<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units==<br /> <br /> *A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto the enemy unit's square'''.<br /> *Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench (see The Trench Line).<br /> *Captured units are removed from the board.<br /> <br /> ==The Trench Line==<br /> Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways).<br /> <br /> ===Advantages===<br /> *Units can '''capture multiple units when exiting the trench and moving forward''', and '''can keep moving even after capturing'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and can move to all directions. In some directions, it can capture multiple enemy units.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can only move to 7 directions, because the Black General is in the trench, blocking the path one direction.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Disadvantages===<br /> *A unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can move backwards into the trench and capture the Black General.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and cannot capture backwards when exiting the trench.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==End of the game==<br /> <br /> *'''The first player to capture an opponent's pieces worth 25 points wins.'''<br /> *'''If 50 consecutive moves are made without any capture (25 moves for each player), the final score determines the player winner.'''</div>

World Trench https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelptrench&diff=26777 2025-10-07T08:43:37Z

<p>World Trench: /* End of the game */ Added 50 moves without captures rule</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> <br /> * Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> * Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> * The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> <br /> * A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> * Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> ==The Board and Setup==<br /> <br /> * The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> * The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> * Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board like a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units and Movement Directions==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> <br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> | Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> | [[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> *Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> * '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move.<br /> *'''Units cannot jump over other units.'''<br /> <br /> ===Movement Overlays per Unit===<br /> Caption: selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Player Turns ==<br /> <br /> * Players take turns moving '''one unit at a time'''.<br /> *'''Black plays first.'''<br /> *Units move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag).<br /> *Units may move, per turn, '''any number of squares, up to its maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move 1, 2, or 3 squares).<br /> **Note that the maximum number of steps a unit may move equals to the number of points you gain from capturing such unit.<br /> *A '''player's''' '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''.<br /> *A player '''cannot pass''' their turn.<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units==<br /> <br /> *A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto the enemy unit's square'''.<br /> *Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench (see The Trench Line).<br /> *Captured units are removed from the board.<br /> <br /> ==The Trench Line==<br /> Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways).<br /> <br /> ===Advantages===<br /> *Units can '''capture multiple units when exiting the trench and moving forward''', and '''can keep moving even after capturing'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and can move to all directions. In some directions, it can capture multiple enemy units.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can only move to 7 directions, because the Black General is in the trench, blocking the path one direction.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Disadvantages===<br /> *A unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can move backwards into the trench and capture the Black General.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and cannot capture backwards when exiting the trench.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==End of the game==<br /> <br /> *'''The first player to capture an opponent's pieces worth 25 points wins.'''<br /> *'''If in the last 50 consecutive moves (25 moves for each player) no capture was made, the points are counted immediately.'''</div>

World Trench https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelptrench&diff=26291 2025-08-26T20:23:02Z

<p>World Trench: /* End of the game */ Changed phrasing as per the game designer&#039;s request</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> <br /> * Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> * Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> * The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> <br /> * A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> * Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> ==The Board and Setup==<br /> <br /> * The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> * The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> * Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board like a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units and Movement Directions==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> <br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> | Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> | [[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> *Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> * '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move.<br /> *'''Units cannot jump over other units.'''<br /> <br /> ===Movement Overlays per Unit===<br /> Caption: selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Player Turns ==<br /> <br /> * Players take turns moving '''one unit at a time'''.<br /> *'''Black plays first.'''<br /> *Units move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag).<br /> *Units may move, per turn, '''any number of squares, up to its maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move 1, 2, or 3 squares).<br /> **Note that the maximum number of steps a unit may move equals to the number of points you gain from capturing such unit.<br /> *A '''player's''' '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''.<br /> *A player '''cannot pass''' their turn.<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units==<br /> <br /> *A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto the enemy unit's square'''.<br /> *Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench (see The Trench Line).<br /> *Captured units are removed from the board.<br /> <br /> ==The Trench Line==<br /> Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways).<br /> <br /> ===Advantages===<br /> *Units can '''capture multiple units when exiting the trench and moving forward''', and '''can keep moving even after capturing'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and can move to all directions. In some directions, it can capture multiple enemy units.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can only move to 7 directions, because the Black General is in the trench, blocking the path one direction.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Disadvantages===<br /> *A unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can move backwards into the trench and capture the Black General.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and cannot capture backwards when exiting the trench.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==End of the game==<br /> <br /> *'''The first player to capture an opponent's pieces worth 25 points wins.'''</div>

World Trench https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelptrench&diff=26288 2025-08-26T16:07:53Z

<p>World Trench: /* End of the game */ Corrected the ending rule to correspond to official rule book.</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> <br /> * Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> * Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> * The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> <br /> * A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> * Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> ==The Board and Setup==<br /> <br /> * The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> * The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> * Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board like a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units and Movement Directions==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> <br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> | Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> | [[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> *Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> * '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move.<br /> *'''Units cannot jump over other units.'''<br /> <br /> ===Movement Overlays per Unit===<br /> Caption: selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Player Turns ==<br /> <br /> * Players take turns moving '''one unit at a time'''.<br /> *'''Black plays first.'''<br /> *Units move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag).<br /> *Units may move, per turn, '''any number of squares, up to its maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move 1, 2, or 3 squares).<br /> **Note that the maximum number of steps a unit may move equals to the number of points you gain from capturing such unit.<br /> *A '''player's''' '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''.<br /> *A player '''cannot pass''' their turn.<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units==<br /> <br /> *A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto the enemy unit's square'''.<br /> *Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench (see The Trench Line).<br /> *Captured units are removed from the board.<br /> <br /> ==The Trench Line==<br /> Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways).<br /> <br /> ===Advantages===<br /> *Units can '''capture multiple units when exiting the trench and moving forward''', and '''can keep moving even after capturing'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and can move to all directions. In some directions, it can capture multiple enemy units.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can only move to 7 directions, because the Black General is in the trench, blocking the path one direction.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Disadvantages===<br /> *A unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can move backwards into the trench and capture the Black General.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and cannot capture backwards when exiting the trench.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==End of the game==<br /> <br /> *'''The first player to reach 25 or more points wins the game, ending the game immediately.'''<br /> *'''Even if Black is the first one to reach it, White does NOT get the chance to respond.'''</div>

World Trench https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelptrench&diff=25840 2025-07-16T19:34:21Z

<p>World Trench: /* Advantages */ Images to illustrate Trench disadvantages</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> <br /> * Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> * Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> * The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> <br /> * A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> * Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> ==The Board and Setup==<br /> <br /> * The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> * The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> * Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board like a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units and Movement Directions==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> <br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> | Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> | [[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> *Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> * '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move.<br /> *'''Units cannot jump over other units.'''<br /> <br /> ===Movement Overlays per Unit===<br /> Caption: selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Player Turns ==<br /> <br /> * Players take turns moving '''one unit at a time'''.<br /> *'''Black plays first.'''<br /> *Units move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag).<br /> *Units may move, per turn, '''any number of squares, up to its maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move 1, 2, or 3 squares).<br /> **Note that the maximum number of steps a unit may move equals to the number of points you gain from capturing such unit.<br /> *A '''player's''' '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''.<br /> *A player '''cannot pass''' their turn.<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units==<br /> <br /> *A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto the enemy unit's square'''.<br /> *Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench (see The Trench Line).<br /> *Captured units are removed from the board.<br /> <br /> ==The Trench Line==<br /> Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways).<br /> <br /> ===Advantages===<br /> *Units can '''capture multiple units when exiting the trench and moving forward''', and '''can keep moving even after capturing'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and can move to all directions. In some directions, it can capture multiple enemy units.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can only move to 7 directions, because the Black General is in the trench, blocking the path one direction.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> === Disadvantages===<br /> *A unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The White General is selected and can move backwards into the trench and capture the Black General.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> * A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb|The Black General is selected and cannot capture backwards when exiting the trench.]]<br /> |[[File:Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb|Selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==End of the game==<br /> <br /> *'''The game ends when a player reaches 25 or more points, after both players have completed the same number of turns.'''<br /> *Since Black plays first, if Black reaches 25 points, '''White still gets a final turn''' to respond and try to tie or win.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench in Classic (Diamond) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Unit cannot capture moving backwards from the trench in Digital (Square) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench in Classic (Diamond) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Unit can capture an enemy piece when retreating into the trench in Digital (Square) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: /* Advantages */ Better writing and images to illustrate Trench advantages</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> <br /> * Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> * Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> * The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> <br /> * A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> * Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> ==The Board and Setup==<br /> <br /> * The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> * The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> * Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board like a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units and Movement Directions==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> <br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> | Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> | [[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> *Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> * '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move.<br /> *'''Units cannot jump over other units.'''<br /> <br /> ===Movement Overlays per Unit===<br /> Caption: selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb|none]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Player Turns ==<br /> <br /> * Players take turns moving '''one unit at a time'''.<br /> *'''Black plays first.'''<br /> *Units move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag).<br /> *Units may move, per turn, '''any number of squares, up to its maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move 1, 2, or 3 squares).<br /> **Note that the maximum number of steps a unit may move equals to the number of points you gain from capturing such unit.<br /> *A '''player's''' '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''.<br /> *A player '''cannot pass''' their turn.<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units==<br /> <br /> *A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto the enemy unit's square'''.<br /> *Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench (see The Trench Line).<br /> *Captured units are removed from the board.<br /> <br /> ==The Trench Line==<br /> Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways).<br /> <br /> ===Advantages===<br /> *Units can '''capture multiple units when exiting the trench and moving forward''', and '''can keep moving even after capturing'''.<br /> Caption: selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green); possible captures (in red)<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Unit moving forward from the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |}<br /> *A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Unit protected by the trench - Classic (Diamond).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Disadvantages===<br /> *A unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''.<br /> <br /> *A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory.<br /> <br /> ==End of the game==<br /> <br /> * '''The game ends when a player reaches 25 or more points, after both players have completed the same number of turns.'''<br /> *Since Black plays first, if Black reaches 25 points, '''White still gets a final turn''' to respond and try to tie or win.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Unit protected by the trench from the attack of the enemy unit in Classic (Diamond) board orientation. Overlays show possible moves.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Unit protected by the trench from the attack of the enemy unit in Digital (Square) board orientation. Overlays show possible moves.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Unit moving forward from the trench in Classic (Diamond) board orientation. Overlays show possible moves and captures.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Unit moving forward from the trench in Digital (Square) board orientation. Overlays show possible moves and captures.</div>

World Trench https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelptrench&diff=25816 2025-07-15T08:02:50Z

<p>World Trench: /* The Units and Movement Directions */ Added Movement Overlays per Unit</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> <br /> * Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> * Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> * The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> <br /> * A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> * Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> ==The Board and Setup==<br /> <br /> * The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> * The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> * Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board like a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units and Movement Directions==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> <br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> | Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> | [[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> *Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> * '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move.<br /> *'''Units cannot jump over other units.'''<br /> <br /> ===Movement Overlays per Unit===<br /> Caption: selected player unit (in blue); possible moves (in green)<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|none|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Digital (Square).png|thumb]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Overlays - Classic (Diamond).png|thumb]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Player Turns ==<br /> <br /> * Players take turns moving '''one unit at a time'''.<br /> *'''Black plays first.'''<br /> *Units move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag).<br /> *Units may move, per turn, '''any number of squares, up to its maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move 1, 2, or 3 squares).<br /> **Note that the maximum number of steps a unit may move equals to the number of points you gain from capturing such unit.<br /> *A '''player's''' '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''.<br /> *A player '''cannot pass''' their turn.<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units==<br /> <br /> *A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto the enemy unit's square'''.<br /> *Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench (see The Trench Line).<br /> *Captured units are removed from the board.<br /> <br /> ==The Trench Line==<br /> Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways).<br /> <br /> ===Advantages===<br /> *Units can '''capture multiple units while exiting the trench and moving forward'''.<br /> *A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench.<br /> <br /> ===Disadvantages===<br /> *A unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''.<br /> <br /> *A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory.<br /> <br /> ==End of the game==<br /> <br /> * '''The game ends when a player reaches 25 or more points, after both players have completed the same number of turns.'''<br /> *Since Black plays first, if Black reaches 25 points, '''White still gets a final turn''' to respond and try to tie or win.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>General Movement Overlays in Classic (Diamond) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>General Movement Overlays in Digital (Square) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Colonel Movement Overlays in Classic (Diamond) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Colonel Movement Overlays in Digital (Square) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Captain Movement Overlays in Classic (Diamond) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Captain Movement Overlays in Digital (Square) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Sergeant Movement Overlays in Classic (Diamond) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Sergeant Movement Overlays in Digital (Square) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Soldier Movement Overlays in Classic (Diamond) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Soldier Movement Overlays in Digital (Square) board orientation</div>

World Trench https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelptrench&diff=25787 2025-07-13T00:53:31Z

<p>World Trench: Changes to enhance clarity</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> <br /> * Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> * Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> * The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> <br /> * A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> * Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> ==The Board and Setup==<br /> <br /> * The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> * The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> * Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board like a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units and Movement Directions==<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> <br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> | Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> | [[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> *Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> * '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move.<br /> *'''Units cannot jump over other units.'''<br /> <br /> ==Player Turns==<br /> <br /> * Players take turns moving '''one unit at a time'''.<br /> * '''Black plays first.'''<br /> *Units move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag).<br /> *Units may move, per turn, '''any number of squares, up to its maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move 1, 2, or 3 squares).<br /> **Note that the maximum number of steps a unit may move equals to the number of points you gain from capturing such unit.<br /> *A '''player's''' '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''.<br /> * A player '''cannot pass''' their turn.<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units ==<br /> <br /> * A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto the enemy unit's square'''.<br /> * Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench (see The Trench Line).<br /> *Captured units are removed from the board.<br /> <br /> ==The Trench Line ==<br /> Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways).<br /> <br /> === Advantages ===<br /> * Units can '''capture multiple units while exiting the trench and moving forward'''.<br /> * A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench.<br /> <br /> === Disadvantages ===<br /> *A unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''.<br /> <br /> * A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory.<br /> <br /> ==End of the game ==<br /> <br /> * '''The game ends when a player reaches 25 or more points, after both players have completed the same number of turns.'''<br /> * Since Black plays first, if Black reaches 25 points, '''White still gets a final turn''' to respond and try to tie or win.</div>

World Trench https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelptrench&diff=25782 2025-07-12T22:26:43Z

<p>World Trench: /* The Units */</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules revised by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> <br /> Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> <br /> The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> <br /> Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> The first player to get 25 points (after both players have had the same number of turns), wins.<br /> <br /> ==The Board==<br /> The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> <br /> *The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> *Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board as a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units==<br /> Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> <br /> '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move. <br /> <br /> '''Units cannot jump over other units.''' <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Setup ==<br /> The placing of the units obeys the natural combat formation of an infantry in the field, inspired by the alignment of a diamond-shaped Roman formation.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Player Turns ==<br /> Players take turns moving one unit at a time.<br /> <br /> * '''Black plays first'''<br /> * Move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag)<br /> * A unit may move '''fewer spaces than the maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move only 1 or 2 squares)<br /> * A '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''<br /> * A player '''cannot pass''' their turn<br /> <br /> == The Trench Line ==<br /> <br /> * Units can '''capture multiple units while exiting the trench and moving forward'''<br /> * A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench<br /> * However, a unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''<br /> <br /> * A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory<br /> * Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways)<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units ==<br /> A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto its square'''.<br /> <br /> * Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench<br /> * Captured units are removed from the board<br /> <br /> == End of the game ==<br /> The game ends when a player reaches '''25 or more points''', '''after both players have completed the same number of turns'''.<br /> <br /> Since Black plays first, if Black reaches 25 points, '''White still gets a final turn''' to respond and try to tie or win.</div>

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<p>World Trench: First commit of the Game Help Trench page. Need to revise the rules to make sure everything is there. Need to add images to better illustrate rules</p> <hr /> <div>This page is based on the Official Trench Rules revised by Rui Alípio Monteiro.<br /> <br /> ==Concept==<br /> Trench is a two-player abstract strategy game inspired by '''World War I trench warfare''', notably on the Western Front.<br /> <br /> Each player commands an army of military units, navigating a '''diamond-shaped battlefield''' divided by a dangerous central trench line.<br /> <br /> The mission: '''outmanoeuvre the enemy''' and claim control of the field through tactical combat.<br /> <br /> ==Goal of the game==<br /> A player wins by strategically defeating their opponent’s army.<br /> <br /> Through careful movement and combat, the player will '''gain the upper hand by capturing enemy units and earning points'''.<br /> <br /> The first player to get 25 points (after both players have had the same number of turns), wins.<br /> <br /> ==The Board==<br /> The board is 8x8 diamond-shaped*.<br /> <br /> *The board is divided by a '''trench line''', separating both armies.<br /> *Each army starts in formation, mirroring each other across the trench.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Note: for the digital version, there is also the option of orientating the board as a square, in order to use the maximum amount of space available on the screen.<br /> <br /> ==The Units==<br /> Each player controls a total of 16 units.<br /> <br /> '''All units can move along the columns and rows (both ways).''' These are the only directions the soldiers can move. <br /> <br /> '''Units cannot jump over other units.''' <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&quot;<br /> |+<br /> !Rank<br /> !Maximum<br /> No. of Steps<br /> (No. of Points)<br /> !No. of Units<br /> (per player)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> (Description)<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Digital (Square) Orientation<br /> !Movement Directions<br /> Classic (Diamond) Orientation<br /> |-<br /> |Soldier<br /> |1<br /> |6<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Soldier Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|frameless|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Sergeant<br /> |2<br /> |4<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonal forward<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Sergeant Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Captain<br /> |3<br /> |3<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> Diagonals forward and backwards<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Captain Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |Colonel<br /> |4<br /> |2<br /> |Columns and Rows<br /> All diagonals (except backwards!)<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:Colonel Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |-<br /> |General<br /> |5<br /> |1<br /> |All directions<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Digital (Square).png|60x60px]]<br /> |[[File:General Movement Directions - Classic (Diamond).png|60x60px]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Setup ==<br /> The placing of the units obeys the natural combat formation of an infantry in the field, inspired by the alignment of a diamond-shaped Roman formation.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Digital (Square) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Digital (Square) board orientation]]<br /> |[[File:Trench initial setup - Classic (Diamond) orientation.png|none|thumb|400x400px|Classic (Diamond) board orientation]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Player Turns ==<br /> Players take turns moving one unit at a time.<br /> <br /> * '''Black plays first'''<br /> * Move only in '''one direction per turn''' (ex.: a unit cannot zig-zag)<br /> * A unit may move '''fewer spaces than the maximum allowed''' (ex.: a captain can move only 1 or 2 squares)<br /> * A '''turn ends after a move or a capture'''<br /> * A player '''cannot pass''' their turn<br /> <br /> == The Trench Line ==<br /> <br /> * Units can '''capture multiple units while exiting the trench and moving forward'''<br /> * A unit '''in the trench is protected from frontal and trench attacks''' — an enemy unit cannot capture it by advancing from its own side, nor can it capture another unit if both are in the trench<br /> * However, a unit '''in the trench can be captured from behind''' — if a player has a unit on the enemy's side, it can '''move backwards and capture an enemy unit that is inside the trench'''<br /> <br /> * A unit in the trench '''cannot move backward to capture''' a unit in its own friendly territory<br /> * Colonels and Generals can '''move along the trench''' (since those are the only units that can move sideways)<br /> <br /> == Capturing Units ==<br /> A player captures an enemy unit by '''moving their unit onto its square'''.<br /> <br /> * Only one capture per turn — unless you're exiting the trench<br /> * Captured units are removed from the board<br /> <br /> == End of the game ==<br /> The game ends when a player reaches '''25 or more points''', '''after both players have completed the same number of turns'''.<br /> <br /> Since Black plays first, if Black reaches 25 points, '''White still gets a final turn''' to respond and try to tie or win.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Trench initial setup, using the Classic (Diamond) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>Trench initial setup, using the Digital (Square) board orientation</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>The directions a general can move in Trench, in the Digital (Square) board orientation.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>The directions a colonel can move in Trench, in the Digital (Square) board orientation.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>The directions a captain can move in Trench, in the Digital (Square) board orientation.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>The directions a sergeant can move in Trench, in the Digital (Square) board orientation.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>The directions a soldier can move in Trench, in the Digital (Square) board orientation.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>The directions a general can move in Trench, in the Classic (Diamond) board orientation.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>The directions a colonel can move in Trench, in the Classic (Diamond) board orientation.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>The directions a captain can move in Trench, in the Classic (Diamond) board orientation.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>The directions a sergeant can move in Trench, in the Classic (Diamond) board orientation.</div>

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<p>World Trench: </p> <hr /> <div>The directions a soldier can move in Trench, in the Classic (Diamond) board orientation.</div>

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