Democracy under Siege - Bordspel

Democracy under Siege is a card-driven strategy game. The game reproduces the geopolitical conflicts and political struggles that led to the Second World War. It covers the period 1933-1940 and is designed for two or three players.In the game Democracy under Siege each takes the role of one of the three ideologies — Democracy, Nazism and Communism — that struggled for power during the timeline of the game. When played by two players, the two Ideologies exclusively under player control are Democracy and Nazism, while control of Communism alternates between the two players from turn to turn according to specific rules.Players exploit historical events and political actions to achieve political supremacy. Wars are simulated by an abstract combat system that allows players to intervene and influence their outcomes. The main concepts reproduced in the game are the ideological struggles among the major powers, the race for armaments ahead of World War II and the buildup of a network of diplomatic links with minor nations. All of these elements combine to determine victory.Democracy under Siege offers an accurate and detailed historical context, supported by 108 strategy cards.