No Peace without Spain - The War of the Spanish Succession 1702 - 1713, 2nd Edition

The game features an easy and intuitive battle system that highlights a unique aspect of this war – team-based battle command, perhaps the most famous example being the extraordinary success achieved by the partnership of two of the war’s most prominent commanders, the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy. The Bourbon cause has talented leaders as well, notably Marshals Villars, Vendome and Berwick. These and other leaders are rated for Tactical and Command capabilities and they significantly influence the course of events.

The map stresses the importance of fortresses in a war that was probably the high-point of formal siege warfare. Fortresses in this era rarely held out against a besieger that had the necessary time and manpower to conduct a proper siege, and the game neatly recreates this with a simple siege table that leaves room for unusually stout defenses or quick collapses.

Victory points are gained or lost by the Alliance player and game victory comes either through automatic victory or based on final VPs after the 1713 turn.

 Product Information

• Complexity: Moderate (about 4 out of 10)
• Playing Time: About 4 hours
• Solitaire Suitability: Average due to card driven system
• Designer: Don Herndon
• Developer: Neil Randall
• Artist: Mark Mahaffey

Components:

• 1 22" x 34" map  MOUNTED MAP 
• 1 rule and scenario booklet
• 2 player aid cards
• 1 card deck of 55 playing cards
• 1 sheet of 168 counters (0.65" x 0.65")
• 10 six-sided dice
• 1 box and lid set