Cruel Necessity
The English Civil Wars 1640-1653
A board game by John Welch
A large amount of text on components is needed during play.
1 Players 60 minutes Medium
Hand Management, Action Points, Team-Based Game, Dice Rolling, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, Point to Point Movement, Events, Minimap Resolution
Wargame, Political, Religious, Pike and Shot, Civil War
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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.
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