Santander '37 (2021)

About this game

Santander '37 is a reimplementation of the wargame Corpo Truppe Volontarie: Santander 1937, published in 2018 in the Italian wargaming magazine "Para Bellum". This reimplementation includes new graphical design and rules changes. With a traditional hex & counter "I go-You go" mechanics, the Nationalist player must try to conquer all important victory point hexes without incurring many losses. In this new edition, some rules changes are: - Victory Points and Morale have been merged in a single item, which is the key to victory: reduce Republican Morale to zero or raise it over 5. - Disorganization of units is now a key factor. - Setup rules have been revised. - Use of assets and other resources has been modified.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.