Great War Commander

España 20: Volume 1

España 20: Volume 1
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Price: 47.00 €

Publisher: Victory Point Games

Reference: VPG-ESPANA20

Format: box

Period: Napoléonic Wars

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The Napoleonic 20 Series features games of only modest complexity, each with a focused scope and low unit density (typically fewer than twenty pieces per side). The dramatic, fast-playing turns feature compelling historical narrative told through random event cards and the exciting ebb and flow of military units maneuvering and engaging in battle on the map. Replete with the surges, lulls, and "friction of war" that gives a great feel for the parry-and-thrust of a Napoleonic grade battle as armies close to bayonet-point to see which will break first!

Considered one of Wellington’s finest battles, Arapiles 20 (July, 1812) from Lance McMillan focuses on the hard-fought meeting engagement between his veteran British forces and Mareschal Marmont’s French army in the hills south of Salamanca. With two armies of equal strength, victory requires careful planning, precise maneuvers, and exact timing to take advantage of the opportunities offered by unexpected events. Will the British player be able to pounce on a fleeting French blunder to win the day (as happened historically), or will the French be able to simply bludgeon his opponent into submission? In Arapiles 20, the outcome of this famous battle is in your hands.

Hans von Stockhausen's Bailén 20 (July, 1808) showcases the stunning triumph of General Francisco Castaños’ Spanish army over French General Pierre Dupont’s Corps d’Observation operating in the mountains of Andalusia. This game challenges both players: The Spanish must struggle to coordinate the actions of their large and enthusiastic but mostly untrained army, while the French must decide whether to try and hold against superior numbers or conduct a fighting withdrawal back to Madrid. With Spanish guerrillas, a baggage train full of looted treasure, and treacherous Swiss mercenaries who might change sides in the middle of the battle, Bailén 20 offers players plenty of military adventure.

What's In The Box?:

• One 28-page full-color Universal Rulebook

• One 20-page full-color Exclusive Rulebook

• Two 22" x 17" paper game maps

• Three sheets of double-sided, laser-cut game pieces

• 25 cards

• One player aid

• One six-sided die

• One bright red, 9" x 11 7/8" Deluxe cardboard VPG game box

• One beautiful box cover sleeve

• One "Wipes-A-Lot" napkin

• One charcoal desiccant packet

Napoleonic 20 v4.0 Credits:

Game System Design: Joseph Miranda

Series Developer: Lance McMillan

Documentation: Alan Emrich

Graphic Design: Michelle Ball

Art: Clark Miller, Richard Starke

Playtesting: Mark Beninger, Michael D’Alesandro, Scott DiBerardino, Joe Donnelly, Andreas E. Gebhardt, Jack Gill, Kim Meints, David Moody, Stephanie Newland, Joe Oppenheimer, Randall Shaw, Hugh Tracy

Proofreading: Bill Barrett, Barry Levin, Rick Partin, Ian Wakeham, Karen Wolterman

Arapiles 20 Credits:

Game Design: Lance McMillan

Series Design: Joe Miranda

Series Developer: Lance McMillan

Additional Research: Jack Gill, Eduardo Perez

Producer: Alan Emrich

Graphic Design: Michelle Ball

Counter Images: Clark Miller, Richard Starke

Map Art: Tim Allen

Playtesting: Rob Bottos, Andreas E. Gebhardt, John Gill, Joshua Gottesman, Mark Kaczmarek, Kim Meints, David Moody, Joe Oppenheimer, Brian Scott, Jay Sheely, Hugh Tracy, Joel Toppen

Proofreading: Barry Levin, Rick Partin, Leigh Toms, Karen Wolterman

Bailén 20 Credits:

Game Design: Hans von Stockhausen

Series Design: Joe Miranda

Series Developer: Lance McMillan

Producer: Alan Emrich

Graphic Design: Michelle Ball

Counter Images: Clark Miller, Richard Starke

Map Art: Tim Allen

Playtesting: Mark Beninger, Michael D'Alesandro, Scott DiBerardino, Joe Donnelly, Andreas E. Gebhardt, Jack Gill, Kim Meints, David Moody, Stephanie Newland, Joe Oppenheimer, Randall Shaw, Hugh Tracy

Proofreading: Barry Levin, Rick Partin, Leigh Toms, Karen Wolterman