{"product_id":"revolution-the-dutch-revolt-1568-1648","title":"Revolution: The Dutch Revolt 1568-1648","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" padding=\"1\" margin=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.booyakajuice.com\/collections\/francis-tresham\"\u003e Francis Tresham \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.booyakajuice.com\/collections\/all\/phalanx-games-b-v\"\u003e Phalanx Games B.V. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e2-5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaytime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mins\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e12 and up\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr id=\"bgg-row\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd id=\"bgg-column-info\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd id=\"bgg-column\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgg-url\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e9215\/revolution-the-dutch-revolt-1568-1648\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgg-forum-url\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003ehttp:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/forum\/15674\/revolution-the-dutch-revolt-1568-1648\/reviews\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRevolution: The Dutch Revolt\u003c\/strong\u003e simulates the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Netherlands. This epic struggle lasted from 1568 until 1648 and eventually brought independence to Holland and the northern provinces. In the south, the revolt was less successful and Belgium did not emerge as an independent state until after the Napoleonic era.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the initial stages of the struggle, William of Orange became the symbol of freedom. His main adversary was the Spanish King Philip II, who sent in the Duke of Alba with his formidable conquistadores to stop the rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevolution\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts a power struggle with many facets. Each player represents one of the principal factions involved: the Catholics, Habsburgs, Nobility, Burghers and Reformers. Each faction has its particular goals, which are often partly common. Although factions may sometimes co-operate, they are not allies for long and easily turn on each other if the situation calls for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, there were periods of open warfare and others of uneasy peace. The reforming factions gradually became more established, particularly in the north and along the coast. The once supreme Habsburg armies were slowly driven out of these areas through a series of siege battles. The defeat of the mighty Armada by a combined Dutch\/English fleet in 1588 cost the Spaniards dearly. The Catholics were eventually allowed to retain some of their influence, while the local Nobility, initially catholic but with local sympathies, succeeded or failed according to their willingness to accept the changed circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis game is not a detailed military re-enactment of the Eighty Years' War. It tries to capture the flavor of these interesting times in a much broader sense. It contains an element of warfare in the form of battles and sieges but the main theme is built on economic, religious and political control. The constantly shifting balance of power, caused by temporary alliances, makes \u003cstrong\u003eRevolution\u003c\/strong\u003e an immensely challenging game, and not for the faint hearted. Clever and timely use of available resources, including those of foreign sympathizers and allies, is needed to achieve ultimate success.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevolution: The Dutch Revolt\u003c\/strong\u003e was more than 15 years in the making, and marks \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamedesigner\/58\/francis-tresham\"\u003eFrancis Tresham\u003c\/a\u003e's long-awaited return to the forefront of game design. He is most famous for his widely acclaimed board games \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/71\/civilization\"\u003eCivilization\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/1823\/1829\"\u003e1829\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevolution: The Dutch Revolt\u003c\/strong\u003e includes 1 large gameboard, 41 playing cards, 416 colorful game pieces, 1 player aid card and 1 rules booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phalanx Games B.V.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":680759197,"sku":"101427","price":51.62,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/www.booyakajuice.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9631\/products\/Revolution_-_The_Dutch_Revolt_1568-1648.jpg?v=1578608897","url":"https:\/\/www.booyakajuice.com\/products\/revolution-the-dutch-revolt-1568-1648","provider":"booyakajuice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}