Cruel Necessity

The English Civil Wars 1640-1653

A game by John Welch

1 Players 60 minutes Medium

Action Points, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Minimap Resolution, Point to Point Movement, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, Team-Based Game

Civil War, Educational, Pike and Shot, Political, Religious, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Cruel Necessity is a solitaire game that drops you into the midst of the English Civil Wars, where you'll navigate the key events and decision points that shaped this pivotal moment in history. As the representative of Parliament and Puritanism, you'll need to stop the advance of four armies bent on destroying your cause, and simply holding on to London won't be enough. The game uses separate card decks to recreate the historical military and political events of each of the three English Civil Wars, with the conflicts in Scotland and Ireland also having an impact on gameplay. With a playtime of 60 minutes and normal complexity rules, this game is accessible to fans of board games, and its educational and historical themes make it a great choice for those interested in learning about this period in history.