| 'Jena Defenders' is an asymmetric chess-like game. Each side has some different and unique pieces and fields can be captured.
The French (= 'die Franzosen') have the first move.
Aim of the French is to conquer all 3 towers
by moving any piece (except the General) onto
the 3 fields which are symbolized by the 3
town's landmarks (Fuchsturm, Jena Tower, and
Landgrafen).
The French also win by capturing all people of Jena.
At least 4 units (including the General) of the
French have to survive during the battle. Captured
towers count as french pieces (symbolized by French
flags) which have no moves.
The French lose if their General is captured or if
there are less than 4 french pieces left.
Aim of the people of Jena is to defend their towers.
Jena wins by capturing the french General or by
reducing the French to only 3 pieces on the battlefield.
The game has a historical context. It is dedicated to the battle of Jena-Auerstedt where the French defeated part of the Prussian army in 1806 during the Napoleonic Wars.
Have a look at http://www.jena1806.de/ for more information on the historic battle of 1806. |
