
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,749
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Dual Powers: Revolution 1917
- 1–2 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018

2023
Rules assistance for Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War is a board game released in 2023 for 1–3 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Alex Knight and its main mechanics are Simulation, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Semi-Cooperative Game.
Right-wing Army Generals have rebelled against the Spanish Republic, aided by Hitler's Germany and Mussolini's Italy! To save Spain, three factions - Anarchists, Communists, and Moderates - must put aside their differences and forge an anti-fascist alliance. But can you trust your allies when your agendas are directly opposed? Every turn, the Fascists will launch attacks on the 4 Fronts and one Front will be particularly tested. Players will be rewarded for their teamwork in repelling those Attacks, but certain strategic defeats can be even more rewarding. Players choose to play their cards either for the unique Events or add them to their Tableaus, building for more powerful turns in the future. Each player has 2 tracks to maximize, triggering bonuses and potentially earning Medallions which give immediate boosts or permanent upgrades. Initiative will be held by the faction that controls the Government, unless the Anarchist Revolution is even more powerful. At the end of every turn, the Initiative player gets to add one of their tokens to the bag of Glory. When each of the 3 years comes to an end, tokens will be drawn from the bag to add to the final score. If the war is won by holding 3 out of 4 Fronts for the Republic, whichever faction has the most Glory will win the game. If the war against the Fascists is lost… 40 years of dictatorship await, with death, imprisonment, or exile the only choices remaining. -description from designer
Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War supports 1–3 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 Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War is 60–90 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 Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War for ages 13 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.
Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War belongs to these categories: Wargame, Political, and Civil War. Its main mechanics are Simulation, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Semi-Cooperative Game. 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 Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War are: Alex Knight. 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 Land and Freedom: The Spanish Revolution and Civil War 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.