Cruel Necessity The English Civil Wars 1640-1653 (2013)

About Cruel Necessity The English Civil Wars 1640-1653

A States of Siege (TM) game. This solitaire game, suitable for group and classroom cooperative game play, tells the story of the English Civil Wars (1640-53) through its key events and decision points. You attempt to stop the advance of four armies bent on destroying Parliament and Puritanism, whom you represent; simply holding on to London is not enough. Each of the three English Civil Wars are replayed through the use of separate card decks that recreate the historical mili…

Mechanics: Action Points, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Minimap Resolution, Point to Point Movement, Simulation · Designer: John Welch

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