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Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917

Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917

Compass Games · 2023
2120–180 min12+ yrs3.1/5 complexity7.9 BGG#12.905 BGG188CouplesStrategy
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Prelude to Revolution lets the players experience the drama and chaos of the years leading up to the Russian Revolutions in February and October 1917.

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Prelude to Revolution lets the players experience the drama and chaos of the years leading up to the Russian Revolutions in February and October 1917.

This 2-player CDG allows players to take the role of Revolutionary or Government and attempt to address the urgent and competing social, political and military issues of the time. Play proceeds through historical eras: The Years of Turmoil (1905-1913), The Great War (1914-1916), and The Collapse (1917).

This game builds upon and expands the outstanding system introduced in Prelude to Rebellion (Compass Games 2018), adding a multi-party Duma (parliament), Key Personalities, the influence of the Tsar, and more.

—description from the publisher

game anatomy
Complexity3.1 / 5
BGG rating7.9 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
120–180 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#12.905
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Q4How many players does Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917 support?
Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917 is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917 take?
A game of Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917 takes about 120–180 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917 for?
Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917 is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917?
Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.1 out of 5.
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