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Box: Cruel Necessity: The English Civil Wars 1640-1653

Board game · political, religious

Cruel Necessity: The English Civil Wars 1640-1653

John Welch

2013 · 1⁠–⁠1 players · 60 min · ages 13+

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How many players

For 1 to 1 players.

  • 1 player

Weight and time

Medium: 2.8 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–60 minutes, for ages 13 and up.

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  • BoardGameGeek7.4/10698 ratings
  • BGG rank2,340thamong all games

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How to play Cruel Necessity: The English Civil Wars 1640-1653

Mechanics

  • Action points
  • Card-driven campaign
  • Dice rolling
  • Events
  • Minimap resolution
  • Point-to-point movement
  • Simulation
  • Solo mode

Credits Cruel Necessity: The English Civil Wars 1640-1653

  • DesignJohn Welch
  • ArtTim Allen
  • ArtVinh Ha
  • PublisherVictory Point Games

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Game details Cruel Necessity: The English Civil Wars 1640-1653

Year published
2013
Players
1–1
Playing time
60–60 minutes
Age
ages 13+
Weight
2.8 out of 5
Designer
John Welch
Publisher
Victory Point Games

Frequently asked questions Cruel Necessity: The English Civil Wars 1640-1653

How many players is Cruel Necessity: The English Civil Wars 1640-1653 for?

For 1 to 1 players.

How long does a game take?

60 to 60 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 13 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku