A las Barricadas! (2nd Edition)

A game by Juan Carlos Cebrián

2 Players 120 minutes Medium

Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Simulation

Civil War, Wargame

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Description

A las Barricadas, which translates to To the Barricades, is a game that drops you into the midst of the Spanish Civil War, a conflict that was as much a testing ground for the tactics of World War II as it was a brutal struggle for control of a nation. Designed by Juan Carlos Cebrián and published in 2015, this game for two players lets you experience the war from a tactical perspective, with platoons and companies clashing on the battlefield. With a playtime of around 120 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the action, and the normal complexity of the rules means that anyone familiar with board games will be able to jump right in. As you play, you'll be using a combination of dice rolling, a hexagon grid, and simulation mechanics to outmaneuver your opponent, whether you're commanding the Republican army with its mix of professional soldiers and popular militias, or Franco's army with its professional military and fascist militias. The game's attention to historical detail and its focus on tactical simulation make it a great choice for fans of wargames and anyone interested in the Spanish Civil War. With its ability to represent almost any 20th century armed conflict, A las Barricadas is a game that will keep you coming back for more, and its status as the first title in the War Storms series means that there's plenty more where this came from.