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

1 players · 60 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players
1
Play time
60 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.4/10

Best for 1 players aged 13+ who like civil war games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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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…

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

Players: 1P

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Cruel Necessity The English Civil Wars 1640-1653 FAQ

How many players is Cruel Necessity The English Civil Wars 1640-1653?
Cruel Necessity The English Civil Wars 1640-1653 plays with 1 players — it is a strict 1-player game, ages 13 and up.
How long does Cruel Necessity The English Civil Wars 1640-1653 take to play?
A game of Cruel Necessity The English Civil Wars 1640-1653 takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Cruel Necessity The English Civil Wars 1640-1653 any good?
Cruel Necessity The English Civil Wars 1640-1653 rates 7.4/10 from 684 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civil war / pike and shot game built around action points, campaign / battle card driven, dice rolling.