Watch “Thirty Years of Misery: 1618–1648 (VUCA Simulations) | First Look & Overview,” a board game unboxing for Thirty Years of Misery on BoardGameVideo.
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In this video, Joe takes a first look at Thirty Years of Misery: The Thirty Years War 1618–1648, designed by Brian Asklev and published by VUCA Simulations.
We go through the back of the box, examine the components and rulebook, review faction mechanics and cards, and take a detailed look at the dual-sided period map. Stay tuned for an upcoming gameplay playthrough!
Game Details:
• Title: Thirty Years of Misery: The Thirty Years War 1618–1648
• Publisher: VUCA Simulations
• Designer: Brian Asklev
• Players: 1–4 Players (Solitaire Suitability: 6/10)
0:00 - Introduction & Box Back Overview
2:27 - Rulebook & War Chronicles Series Overview
3:46 - Factions & Player Powers
5:14 - Cards, Decks & Mechanics Overview
6:56 - Scenarios & Victory Conditions
10:53 - Player Aids & Custom Combat Dice
12:01 - Counters & Wooden Blocks
13:56 - Cubes, Dice & Standees
15:36 - Historical Period Map (Back)
16:51 - Game Board & Strategic Map (Front)
19:12 - Upcoming Gameplay Plans & Outro
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0:00 Introduction & Box Back Overview
2:27 Rulebook & War Chronicles Series Overview
3:46 Factions & Player Powers
5:14 Cards, Decks & Mechanics Overview
6:56 Scenarios & Victory Conditions
10:53 Player Aids & Custom Combat Dice
12:01 Counters & Wooden Blocks
13:56 Cubes, Dice & Standees
15:36 Historical Period Map (Back)
16:51 Game Board & Strategic Map (Front)
19:12 Upcoming Gameplay Plans & Outro
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