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2026Shayne Logan, Kenneth Tee
- Videos
- 1
- Creators
- 1
Unboxings
1 - 2 players60 - 300 min
People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1981-1986
2023Kenneth Tee
- Videos
- 12
- Creators
- 8
Mostly playthroughs and unboxings. People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1981-1986 is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 5 recorded sessions, 4 unboxings, and 1 other video.
1 - 3 players
90 - 180 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach
From BoardGameGeek
People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1983-1986 is volume XI of the highly-praised and popular COIN Series originally designed by Volko Ruhnke. This is one of only two games in the COIN series that feature three separate factions, instead of the customary four. The first faction is the Government, symbolized by the personal rule of Ferdinand Marcos, his wife Imelda, and his political cronies and military forces. Second are the Insurgents represented by the New People's Army (or NPA). The NPA sought a national uprising from both the urban and rural populace. Finally, the third faction are the non-violent Reformers, embodied by Aquino's widow, Corazon. She, along with her allies and supporters in that moment of tragedy, revived a platform of social justice and unrelenting momentum that would irrevocably change the Philippine political landscape immeasurably. For players new to the COIN Series, or for those looking to teach the the series to their friends, People Power will serve as an excellent introductory game. It was designed for simplicity and quick play, utilizing many of the basic COIN Series mechanics. The 22" x 17" map aids in introducing the game to a new player, as it presents only two types of terrain - Cities and Countrysides (where the latter amalgamates the rural settings of the island nation as well as much lightly-habitable terrain of jungles and mountains). Don't let the fast play and basic systems fool you, though. There are still plenty of strategic puzzles and inter-player backstabbing to be had! Also, People Power includes a new feature for the COIN Series - a Key Personality mini-hand procedure that represents the effectiveness of various generals and power brokers adding a new dimension to player actions and decisions.
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Which People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1981-1986 video should I watch?
People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1981-1986 has 12 videos from 8 creators: 1 review, 1 how-to-play guide, 5 playthroughs, 4 unboxings and 1 other video. They date from 2023 to April 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "People Power - Tutorial" by What Does That Piece Do?, which runs 39 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Discriminating Gamer: People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1981-1986" by The Discriminating Gamer. To see it played, watch "People Power (GMT Games) - Pyjama Playthrough" by Homo Ludens, one of 5 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Modern Tactics: British Forces Expansion, also by Kenneth Tee, or Nestlings, Mr. President: The American Presidency, 2001-2020 and Mr. President: The American Presidency, 2001-2020 – 2nd Edition, which share several of its mechanics.
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About People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1981-1986
From BoardGameGeek:
People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1983-1986 is volume XI of the highly-praised and popular COIN Series originally designed by Volko Ruhnke. This is one of only two games in the COIN series that feature three separate factions, instead of the customary four. The first faction is the Government, symbolized by the personal rule of Ferdinand Marcos, his wife Imelda, and his political cronies and military forces. Second are the Insurgents represented by the New People's Army (or NPA). The NPA sought a national uprising from both the urban and rural populace. Finally, the third faction are the non-violent Reformers, embodied by Aquino's widow, Corazon. She, along with her allies and supporters in that moment of tragedy, revived a platform of social justice and unrelenting momentum that would irrevocably change the Philippine political landscape immeasurably. For players new to the COIN Series, or for those looking to teach the the series to their friends, People Power will serve as an excellent introductory game. It was designed for simplicity and quick play, utilizing many of the basic COIN Series mechanics. The 22" x 17" map aids in introducing the game to a new player, as it presents only two types of terrain - Cities and Countrysides (where the latter amalgamates the rural settings of the island nation as well as much lightly-habitable terrain of jungles and mountains). Don't let the fast play and basic systems fool you, though. There are still plenty of strategic puzzles and inter-player backstabbing to be had! Also, People Power includes a new feature for the COIN Series - a Key Personality mini-hand procedure that represents the effectiveness of various generals and power brokers adding a new dimension to player actions and decisions.
Designer
Kenneth Tee
Artist
Donal Hegarty
Publisher
GMT Games
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