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España 1936: La Armada
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- 180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,731
- BGG rating
- 7.3
España 1936
2007
Rules assistance for España 1936
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 180 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for España 1936
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España 1936 is a board game released in 2007 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Antonio Catalán and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
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About the game
ESPAÑA 1936 is a game of historical simulation that recreates the facts occurred during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). It is played on a board depicting Spain and divided in connected zones, with counters at operational level. It has cards to develop the events of the war and to modify decisive battles. It does not have any CRT, and the combats are simple but real for the conflict. The turn and the combats are alternative, which creates a great interaction between the players. Thought for beginners and experts alike. The Spanish edition was released in October 2007. España 1936: La Armada is an expansion to the Spanish edition released in 2008. It includes naval rules, cards and a new board for naval operations. The English edition includes the basic game and the expansion. It was released in May 2008. ESPAÑA 1936 es un juego de simulación histórica que recrea los hechos acontecidos durante la Guerra Civil Española (1936-39). Utiliza un tablero dividido en zonas conectadas entre si, con fichas a nivel operacional. Tiene cartas para desarrollar los eventos de la guerra y modificar combates decisivos. No tiene CRT, y los combates son sencillos pero reales para el conflicto. El turno y los combates son alternativos, lo que crean una gran intereacción entre los jugadores. Pensado tanto para principiantes como para expertos. El juego está disponible en la edición española desde octubre de 2007. España 1936: La Armada es una expansión para el juego, producida en Octubre 2008 Incluye reglas navales, fichas, nuevas cartas y un tablero de operaciones navales. Esta disponible de manera gratuita en las tiendas habituales o a traves de Devir Iberia La edición en inglés incluye, además de la versión original, la expansión. Se acabó de producir en mayo de 2008.
Designers
Publishers
- Devir
Questions and answers
España 1936 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for España 1936 is 180 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 España 1936 for ages 14 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.
España 1936 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.
España 1936 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Civil War. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, 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 España 1936 are: Antonio Catalán. 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 España 1936 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.