The Spanish Invincible Armada sails to link up with Flanders land forces and capture London in this naval strategy showdown against Elizabethan England. English Sea Hounds like Drake and Hawkins command fewer but elite warships to block the invasion around the British Isles. Played by two players as Spaniards or English, the enormous Spanish fleet faces off against proven captains in a 10-turn campaign spanning late July to early September 1588.
Each turn covers about four days, with event cards sparking varied diplomatic, military, political, and economic situations for high replayability. Forces differ sharply-Spanish might outweighs strategic skill, while England proves the tougher command. Strategy fans seeking tense, 1-hour indie duels over historical naval campaigns will find a focused test of command here.
Armada 1588 is the story of the Spanish Invincible Armada created by King Philip II to crush Elizabethan England.
The Spaniards must meet with their strong land forces in Flanders and then land them in England to seize London.
The English may count on their great Sea Hounds such as Drake and Hawkins to repel the Armada from the British Isles and thus save the crown.
Armada 1588 is a naval campaign of 10 turns each representing about 4 days, between the 26th of July and the 8th of September 1588 AD. It is set for 2 players: Spaniards versus English, around the British Isles. Forces of both sides are quite different and varied.
- The Spanish Armada is enormous, but its admirals are not great strategists.
- The English are less numerous, but their high seas warships are commanded by proven captains.
The game event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that their create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields.
Estimated Playtime: 1h00.
Favored Side: none.
Hardest to Play: England.
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