Philippines: 1896-1898

Philippines: 1896-1898. End of an Empire is a simulation for two players, one leads the Spanish forces trying to hold the Philippines, the other leads the Filipino rebels fighting for their independence and the United States army if American intervention occurs.

The game represents the main military operations that were carried out. Players must make key strategic decisions to achieve their objectives, balancing their resources and preventing their opponent from doing the same.

There are over 60 support cards and events to play for both players representing illnesses, ambushes, assassinations, the reaction of the American press and government, etc...

As the Spanish, can you maintain control of the colony, keep the economy going, and keep the clutches of the United States away? Or, like the Filipino rebels, can you take control of the Philippines and defend its independence against the annexationist plans of the United States? Play Philippines: 1896-1898. End of an Empire and find out!

 General information:

 Players: 1-2 (there is solo mode to play as a Filipino)
 Period: End of the 19th century
 Complexity: Medium-low
 Spanish Language
 Time scale: 1 shift = 3 months
 Recommended age: 12+

Game components:

 33cm x 28cm assembled board
 60 Tokens and markers
 1 full-color regulation (12-pages)
 Over 60 event cards (standard size)
 2 Help Sheets
 2 Dice