Marlborough: War of the Spanish Succession 2006

Marlborough war spanish succession marby short wargame intermediatetohigh complexity design joseph miranda simulate critical conflict early th century dynastic struggle begin france louis xiv attempt place grandson philip iv throne spain major power see threat support candidate charles iii turn begin decade fighting grow general struggle domination western europemarby player game control force france ally know bourbon coalition rule house france player control force oppose france lead england austria know grand alliance player variety military diplomatic economic instrument attempt win game control state economic centersthe game include scenario short scenario represent critical part war grand design scenario cover entire war certain rule designate optional player nt use optional rule suggest use play grand design scenario add considerable complexity historical detail play timethe x largehex map show western central europe early th century grid hexagon print map provide location play piece geographic feature game cardboard piece place individual hexeseach game turn represent year hex scale mile army represent soldier support personnel camp follower etc leader represent person plus guard entourage lackey wine cellar etc fleet represent warship indeterminate number transport rule run word make play session last hour.