2-player, card driven game of the political intrigue in Europe prior to the outbreak of World War I in 1914 The "liberal" elements of Europe, including the nations of France & Britain, compete with the "authoritarian" elements of Europe as well as Germany, Russia & Austro-Hungary Balance of power is mediated by the arms race to build dreadnoughts, to secure overseas empires, and various social movements across Europe Cards represent the themes of the time and events that influence play The system of alliances developed during the game largely determine when war breaks out, and the winners of the war