The Risen of 1948
A board game by Leon Jimenez
1 - 4 Players 60 - 120 minutes Unknown
Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Card Drafting, Point to Point Movement, Semi-Cooperative Game, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers
Aviation / Flight, Dice, Economic, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Nautical, Science Fiction, World War II
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Description
Imagine a smoky 1948 airfield where you and up to three buddies scramble to rebuild a shattered world, mixing WWII grit with a splash of fantasy tech and a dash of sci‑fi flair. The Risen of 1948, designed by Leon Jimenez and fresh off the 2024 press, lets you dive straight in – the rules are so simple you can explain them over a quick coffee, yet the game packs enough depth to keep a 60‑to‑120‑minute session feeling fresh. You’ll draft cards, roll dice, and pull from a bag of ever‑changing resources, all while moving your mini‑aircraft and ships point‑to‑point across a modular map you place yourself. Influence areas, build your own pool of power, and watch your variable player abilities click into place as you cooperate just enough to out‑maneuver the looming threats. Whether you’re into aviation, naval skirmishes, or epic exploration, the blend of area majority, tile placement, and semi‑co‑op drama makes every flight feel like a daring, high‑stakes rescue mission.
