Thirty Years of Misery (VUCA Simulations) | Round 1 Gameplay & Walkthrough

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In this video, we dive into the full campaign scenario of Thirty Years of Misery: 1618–1648, designed by Brian Asklep and published by VUCA Simulations. We walk through the setup using wooden cubes for a clean board state, explore the card-driven mechanics and chit-pull activation system, and play through the entirety of Round 1 (1618–1620). Watch the early clashes across Hungary, Nuremberg, the Lower Palatinate, and Cologne as the Imperial and Catholic League forces take the offensive against the Protestant defenders before resolving the pivotal Religious Wars phase! If you enjoyed the video, please consider liking, sharing, and subscribing for more historical board wargaming content. Chapter Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction & Game Overview 00:50 - Board Setup & Faction Layout 04:12 - Campaign Scenario Setup & Deck Prep 08:25 - Chit-Pull & Turn Track Setup 10:23 - Imperials Turn: Reinforcements & Movement 21:24 - Imperial Battles: Hungary & Nuremberg 29:30 - Catholic League Turn & Palatinate Offensive 37:20 - Swedish Turn & Bohemia Clashes 45:07 - Religious Wars Phase & Conversions 53:20 - French Turn & Clashes in Cologne 1:01:07 - Round 1 Wrap-up & Final Thoughts Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social