Game knowledge
Grenzland Guide
The Grenzland guide explains first settlement steps, food, supply, research, movement, colonization and alliances.
What to expect
Grenzland is a persistent post-Roman strategy browser game. You build settlements, secure food and resources, research old knowledge, move troops and supplies on a map and coordinate with other players through alliances.
Grenzland supports German and English. This guide gives international players the core concepts; older reports, legal originals and admin-only areas may still appear in German.
First days on the frontier
Start with resources, storage, food and clear build orders. A fast start is useful, but a sustainable start matters more.
Supply and food
Food is not just another resource. It keeps troops, movement orders and expansion plans together.
Research and archive
Research unlocks administration, logistics, scouting, weapons care and frontier organization.
Movement orders
Attack, scouting, transport, relocation and settlement orders use travel time, supply costs and reports.
Colonization
New settlements require frontier knowledge, troops and supplies. A colony is a commitment, not a free bonus.
Alliances
Alliances organize shared goals, messages, roles and political relations between players.
Quick orientation
| Area | Why it matters | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Upkeep, movement and expansion | Training troops before checking supply |
| Storage | Prevents production overflow | Expanding storage too late |
| Research | Opens logistics, scouting and colonization | Only upgrading buildings |
| Map | Distance, neighbors, targets and travel time | Sending orders without checking return time |
| Alliance | Coordination, roles and shared goals | Expanding alone without reading the neighborhood |
Starting order
- 1. Create an account and enter the lobby.
- 2. Choose an available live region.
- 3. Check food, storage and production before training troops.
- 4. Start early research so logistics and colonization paths open later.
- 5. Read the map before expanding. Distance and neighbors matter.