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Unhappy King Charles (second edition)

Unhappy King Charles (second edition)

2024·Charles Vasey

1 - 2 players
240 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

From BoardGameGeek

The year is 1642 and England is torn apart by a civil war between King Charles I and his supporters, the Royalists, and the Parliamentarians. In Unhappy King Charles, a two-player card-driven game, you must choose your side and fight for the control of England's regions and economic centres. You will use cards to play historic events, recruit troops, influence politics, raid enemies, and activate your generals – including King Charles and Oliver Cromwell – to move, battle and siege fortresses on the map. Unhappy King Charles is highly acclaimed for the way in which it captures the unique aspects of the English Civil War: the high rate of desertions, the difficulties of controlling regional troops, and the growing strength of the Parliament forces over the course of the conflict. The new PHALANX edition is more than just a reprint. It features: new artwork that will immerse you in the war between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists. Standees for Generals and Local Notables that will make it easier to read the board. Basic markers provided in the box if you prefer those. A new approach to presenting a point-to-point map, and control of areas and fortresses. Individual General cards and faction cards that will allow you to easily reference each General's level, army size capacity, and special rules. Tracks for monitoring control of key regions and economic infrastructures, and ongoing sieges. You will have to balance your resources and your military actions to achieve your objectives. -description from publisher

Unhappy King Charles (second edition)

Which Unhappy King Charles (second edition) video should I watch?

Unhappy King Charles (second edition) has 3 videos from 3 creators: 3 unboxings. They date from December 2024.

If you like it, try Unhappy King Charles! and Chariot Lords, also by Charles Vasey, or Sovereign: Bretwalda and Paths of Glory, which share several of its mechanics.

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Unboxing Unhappy King CharlesUnboxing17:00

Unboxing Unhappy King Charles

Pushing Cardboard

Pushing Cardboard

Unhappy King Charles - first lookUnboxing17:43

Unhappy King Charles - first look

Deacon Mike Welker

Deacon Mike Welker

Unhappy King Charles unboxingUnboxing13:16

Unhappy King Charles unboxing

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About Unhappy King Charles (second edition)

From BoardGameGeek:

The year is 1642 and England is torn apart by a civil war between King Charles I and his supporters, the Royalists, and the Parliamentarians. In Unhappy King Charles, a two-player card-driven game, you must choose your side and fight for the control of England's regions and economic centres. You will use cards to play historic events, recruit troops, influence politics, raid enemies, and activate your generals – including King Charles and Oliver Cromwell – to move, battle and siege fortresses on the map. Unhappy King Charles is highly acclaimed for the way in which it captures the unique aspects of the English Civil War: the high rate of desertions, the difficulties of controlling regional troops, and the growing strength of the Parliament forces over the course of the conflict. The new PHALANX edition is more than just a reprint. It features: new artwork that will immerse you in the war between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists. Standees for Generals and Local Notables that will make it easier to read the board. Basic markers provided in the box if you prefer those. A new approach to presenting a point-to-point map, and control of areas and fortresses. Individual General cards and faction cards that will allow you to easily reference each General's level, army size capacity, and special rules. Tracks for monitoring control of key regions and economic infrastructures, and ongoing sieges. You will have to balance your resources and your military actions to achieve your objectives. -description from publisher

Designer

Charles Vasey

Artist

Donal Hegarty

Publisher

PHALANX

Categories

Civil WarPike and ShotWargame

Mechanics

Card-DrivenDice RollingArea MovementSolo / Solitaire Game
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