The year is 1917. Russia’s Tsar Nicholas II has abdicated and Russia slides toward an ever deepening internal crisis. On the Western edge of the vast Russian Empire, the uncertainty in Russia is giving rise to a power vacuum in the semi-autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland. For many across the Finnish political spectrum, the turmoil in Russia looks like an opportunity to fulfill the dream of Finnish National Independence. Yet the competing Factions are unable to agree on a common political vision for the Country. By January 1918, a bloody Civil War will have broken out in Finland.
All Bridges Burning: Red Revolt and White Guard in Finland, 1917-1918 recreates the political and military affairs of the Finnish Civil War in a new COIN System volume for 3 Players. The Reds seek to stage a working class revolt and then hold onto their gains, while the White Senate Forces seek to reassert control. A third, non-violent Social Democratic Faction fights for the survival of moderate leftism and political reform. All 3 Factions must keep the national sentiment conciliatory enough for a post-conflict settlement and National Independence. In addition, the non-player powers of Germany and Russia offer military assistance to the Senate and the Reds, respectively. Excessive foreign involvement, however, could quash the dream of Finnish independence and prompt a collective loss of all 3 Player factions. Historical events, asymmetrical action menus, as well as extensive historical design notes familiarize the players with the historical period.
A simple but effective Card-driven non-player System enables the Game to be played Solitaire as well as in a 2-Player mode. The structure of the sequence of play, the character of the commands and special activities in the Game, the smaller number of Players and compact size, combine to enable All Bridges Burning to play fast. The Solitaire System has been designed to preserve that speed and fluidity of play.
Contents: one 20x251/2" Mounted Game Board, 1 Deck of 47 Event Cards, 17 Solitaire System Cards, 88 wooden Pieces, 1 Sheet of Markers, the Rules of Play Booklet, 1 Playbook Booklet, three 6-sided Dice (1 red, 1 white and 1 blue), 3 Faction Player Aid foldouts (each including the German Actions Flowchart), 1 Sequence of Play and Attack Procedure Sheet, and 1 Solitaire Play Aid Sheet.
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