Asturias 1936-1937 The Spanish Civil War

Asturias 1936–1937

The fate of a land is decided on the board.

In the misty northern mountains, where fog conceals tragedy and courage, two sides clash without mercy for the soul of Asturias. Asturias 1936–1937 is a two-player historical simulation game that recreates the most intense moments of the Spanish Civil War in this key region. One player commands the Nationalist rebel forces, determined to crush resistance and take Oviedo at any cost. The other commands the Republican forces, determined to keep the flame of defense alive and resist to the last breath.

Three historical scenarios, three ways to wage war

• The war of maneuver in the summer of 1936
• The bloody battles for the Grado corridor in 1937
• The final offensive—swift and devastating—of the autumn

Players can recreate the crucial historical events of the Civil War in Asturias, or even alter the course of history.

Asturias 36–37 is a medium-complexity game, with an approximate playing time of 2 hours per scenario—ideal for historical simulation enthusiasts with some board game experience, yet accessible to those who want to explore this essential chapter of Spanish history.

Objective of the game

Asturias 36–37 is a game in which both players must balance attack and defense, adapting to the changing circumstances of the struggle. The Republican player seeks to retain control of Asturias and resist the advance of the rebel forces, defending key positions and exhausting the opponent’s resources. The Nationalist player must conquer Asturian territory, break the Republican lines, and reach the city of Oviedo before it falls into Republican hands.

This game offers a large number of new elements: an intuitive combat system with no need for tables; alternating rounds defined by resource points; the presence on the map of essential supply lines… not to mention strategic cards which, while not the engine of the game, are very important because they introduce historical events and political actions, adding great tactical depth.

Each side includes counters representing the period’s military forces present on this front, such as African troops, dynamiters, Santander and Basque brigades, and the countless militias that fought with equal tenacity for one side or the other.

Content

• Game board with a map of Asturias and northern León (85 × 54 cm)
• Game pieces (439 military units and markers)
• 72 strategic cards, 36 per side
• A detailed rulebook and a play book
• 20 wooden markers
• Two player sheets
• Two dice

Asturias 1936–1937 not only offers an immersive gameplay experience, but also an opportunity to learn about the events that shaped the Spanish Civil War on the Northern Front, with artwork by Nico Eskubi that captures the full intensity of this historic conflict.

Download English Rulebook