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¡Arriba España!
1997
Rules assistance for ¡Arriba España!
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- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for ¡Arriba España!
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¡Arriba España! is a board game released in 1997 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Brian Train and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Simulation.
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About the game
From the box of Third Edition: ¡Arriba España! is a simulation game on the Spanish Civil War of 1936-9. The game is for two players, one representing the left-wing coalition government of the Spanish Republic (the Government Player), and the other the alliance of right-wing forces that rose in revolt against it (the Rebel Player). Third Edition, reissued by Fiery Dragon Productions. 21 page rulebook 280 counters show Nationalist and Republican troops, interventionist, air, armor and artillery assets and more. Folded color 11 x 17" map covering all Spain. Card stock charts & tables 2 dice Complexity: Moderate Map Scale: Areas, about 50 miles per inch Unit Scale: Brigade to Division Time Scale: 2-3 months per turn Players: 2 (4 with a variant in the rules) Solitaire Suitability: High Playing Time: 3 hours
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Questions and answers
¡Arriba España! supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for ¡Arriba España! is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists ¡Arriba España! for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
¡Arriba España! has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
¡Arriba España! belongs to these categories: Wargame, Print & Play, and Civil War. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of ¡Arriba España! are: Brian Train. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists ¡Arriba España! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.