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Against the Odds 35: Boudicca

Against the Odds 35: Boudicca

Price: 31.00 €

Publisher: Against the Odds

Reference: ATO35

Format: box

Period: Antiquity

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Boudicca, Boudica, Bunduca, Voadicia, Boadicea, Boudiga, are just some of the ways historians have spelled her name, which probably comes from a Celtic word meaning “victory” (and is one of the reasons she was raised to national hero status during the reign of her namesake queen, “Victoria.”)

Regardless of how the name is spelled, she meant “trouble” for the Roman occupation of Britain. After her revolt succeeded in burning three major towns and slaughtering tens of thousands of Roman citizens and allies, the Emperor Nero seriously considered whether this distant land was worth the cost to stay. Governor G.S. Paulinus’ remarkable victory (perhaps at the location later known as “Watling Street”) reaffirmed Roman domination. They would remain in Britain for over 300 more years.

But it might have been different. Can you as the leader of a various cluster of independent Celtic tribes cause enough trouble and loss to make the Romans leave your island? Can you as the commander of scattered Roman troops snuff out the rebellion more effectively than Paulinus? Will London burn or be saved?

Boudicca: The Warrior Queen represents a full upgrade of the Druid: Boudicca's Rebellion, 61 A.D. game Richard H. Berg designed for West End Games over 25 years ago. Along with great counters and map art (including the period road net and location of tribal centers), you’ll find streamlined mechanics, more involved possibilities and “what ifs?” - and a game driven by card play, somewhat like that used for Hammer of the Scots.

Contents:

One full color 22"x34" mapsheet

240 full color 1/2" die-cut pieces

36 Operation/Action cards

10pp rules

1pp charts & tables

Complexity - Low

Solitaire suitability - Average