An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838

An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838

  • Players: 2 players
  • Play time: 180–420 min
  • BGG rating: 8.9

About An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838

'An Impossible War' recreates the First Carlist War in the North of Spain (1834-1838). It is a wargame with blocks that also includes counters and cards. There is a main map (or Northern map), that shows Navarre, the Basque Provinces and part of Cantabria, Burgos and La Rioja, and a secondary map that reflects the regions of the rest of the country, where Carlist uprising break out and the expeditions sent from the North may operate. There is a scenario that covers the Full War (1834-1838) and another two shorter ones: Zumalacarregui's War (1834-1836) and Espartero's War (1836-1838). 'Una Guerra Imposible' recrea la Primera Guerra Carlista en el Norte de España (1834-1838). Es un juego de guerra de bloques que también incluye fichas y cartas. Hay un mapa principal (o mapa del Norte), donde aparecen Navarra, las Provincias Vascongadas y parte de Cantabria, Burgos y La Rioja, y otro mapa secundario que refleja las regiones del resto del país, donde estallan las sublevaciones carlistas y pueden operar las expediciones enviadas desde el Norte. Hay un escenario que cubre la Guerra Completa (1834-1838) y otros dos más breves: La Guerra de Zumalacárregui (1834-1836) y La Guerra de Espartero (1836-1838).

Released
2025
Designer
David Gómez Relloso
Age
14+
Best with
2 players (BGG community)

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How many players can play An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838?

An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838 plays with 2 players.

What is the best player count for An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838?

BoardGameGeek community voters say An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838 is best with 2 players (4 votes).

How long does An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838 take to play?

A game of An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838 takes 180–420 min.

What age is An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838 for?

The recommended minimum age for An Impossible War: The First Carlist War in the North, 1834-1838 is 14+.

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