Thanks for doing this video guys! I was the developer for this game and supporting Kirk and this design a few years ago is one of my proudest moments. It was originally submitted to VPG and I was in charge of screening some of the designs that were being sent in. I knew right away that Lamps was a simple yet brilliant design that captured the feel of WWI almost perfectly. Kirk did an amazing job throughout the process bringing this game to fruition and this second edition is even better. I'm so glad that you both enjoyed it so much.

The Lamps are going out is a FANTASTIC strategic game. I played it 2 player and solo and it is simply superb.

I got my copy of this game literally just two days ago. I've cracked the shrink, sleeved the cards and put the counters into separate baggies...and that's it. I haven't played it. Really wish I could play with you guys on some kind of regular basis.

There were some additional rule changes, involving tech, russian winter, plus new cards.

FYI I messed up rules first play. I had to re-read. Attacker is spent no matter what (unless you win vs a trench). However defender is only spent if you lose the die roll. At first the combat seemed too simple, but again I think it’s VERY thematic of just throwing guys into hopeless attacks for little gains. I also appreciate East Africa and near East tracks as a little treat of something different just like naval, U-boat, and dog fight elements. This was my first big wargame and loved it. Played with my son that’s a big war history fan. Love the alternate history that comes out of it.

I think the game really shines with 4 players. Then you have to coordinate (or not) with your ally and beg for money from them.

Thanks so much for an excellent play through and review. I just purchased. 🙂

I got the 2nd edition recently, very eager to play it! Very good review, thank you both!

Thanks again for a great vid guys! Wish you well!

The war to end all wars. If only that could have come to be true. You guys do awesome videos! Can't wait to see what else you play on WWI.

Bought the game largely based on this review. Thank your work in sharing your insights and experiences!

I just ordered the game and do I’ll comment later on my impressions. You guys really did a great job!

I was at the Compass Games Expo in May, picked this title up, and played some. I'm hoping to ply against one or both of my sons next month. I'm wondering how it would look to do the minimum of the Schlieffen Plan, creating a defensive barrier in the west, and then shifting the bulk of my effort in the east with the idea of knocking out Russia early. The guys I played with felt that Russia has a hard time in this game.

Production value is much better in the 2nd edition.

nice show ordered my today

Great review of my favorite WW1 game. It has such a WW1 feel. And unlike most other WW1 strategic games, it doesn't need artificial rules to make you keep on attacking and throwing your resources into the meat grinder. The game makes you naturally want to keep up offensives so as not to allow the other side to regroup. I think the whole design is genius and I would play it anytime. I won't even touch the other more well known game anymore.

I haven't played this is a while, but I believe that an attacking army does not become spent if it successfully attacks a trench, and is able to continue attacking until it is either unsuccessful against a trench or attacks an opposing army. Has that changed in this new edition?

beautiful dice tower where can one be bought?

I’ve played this solo and it plays very well. Highly recommended. You gave a good representation of the game. The game hits the right spot of scale, complexity, and replayability. I was thinking if a group wanted to play 4, the 2 members on each team could swap roles yearly. In other words, the two Central Powers players could have one play as Germany and one as AH/Turks in 1914 and then change roles in 1915 then back again in 1916, etc…. Think that would keep the interest level up all around.

Would be interesting to see how you compare this game with Attrition of Souls

So overall…is this a good, very good or amazing game? It sounded like you generally liked it but is hard to identify where you stand on it exactly

Enjoyed the video. One point: 33:36 ties go to the attacker 35:18 ties go to the defender ???

Love this game.

How does this play solo? Really wish there were more WW1 solitaire designed board games

Based on the title I thought the video was going to be about Compass Games going broke (read the 'from' as 'for') 😁.

There seems to be a BIG problem with counters density on that map. Specially the centric Europe line. I think you talked little about the cards. Were they interesting enough? Did you find them too random? Were they boring?

If you guys play Paths of Glory you are going to feel like never before the WW1 experience…!