
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,771
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Power Play
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1981

1977
Rules assistance for Viva España: A Game of the Spanish Civil War – 1936-1939
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Viva España: A Game of the Spanish Civil War – 1936-1939 is a board game released in 1977 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Allen D. Eldridge and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
VIVA ESPAÑA is a wargame,or historical simulation, that combines gaming techniques with historical data to duplicate conditions as they were at the time the actual events were taking place. The event simulated in this game is the civil war in Spain from 1936 to 1939, a conflict that attracted considerable interest throughout the world at the time, but has since been largely ever shadowed by the in incomparably greater events of the Second World War, which began shortly after the shooting ended in Spain. Revised version of The Spanish Civil War
Viva España: A Game of the Spanish Civil War – 1936-1939 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 Viva España: A Game of the Spanish Civil War – 1936-1939 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 Viva España: A Game of the Spanish Civil War – 1936-1939 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.
Viva España: A Game of the Spanish Civil War – 1936-1939 has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Viva España: A Game of the Spanish Civil War – 1936-1939 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Civil War. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Viva España: A Game of the Spanish Civil War – 1936-1939 are: Allen D. Eldridge. 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 Viva España: A Game of the Spanish Civil War – 1936-1939 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.