Plantagenet: Cousins’ War for England, 1459–1485 offers a grand-scale simulation of the Wars of the Roses, played either as three separate campaign scenarios or as one sweeping crusade for the English throne. Steeped in political intrigue, shifting loyalties, and decisive battles, this installment in GMT’s acclaimed Levy & Campaign Series brings strategic tension and historical detail to life.

Players represent either the Yorkist or Lancastrian faction—and must manage both military operations and political alliances to gain the upper hand. The campaign begins with the Duke of York’s challenge to King Henry VI, flows through power struggles involving Warwick the Kingmaker and Richard‑of‑Gloucester, and culminates in the climactic struggle between Richard III and Henry Tudor at Bosworth.

This campaign-level game features:

• A large 17″ × 22″ mounted map of mid-15th‑century England, from Windsor to Shrewsbury
• 152 wooden units representing royal armies, levies, and political strength
• 179 command cards and battle cards to plan marches, influence nobles, and resolve combat
• Lords & Battle mats, sticker sheets, player aids, and duel player screens to manage hidden allegiance and activation
• Distinct trade-offs between military moves and political influence, with reputation tracking based on pillage, loyalty, and persuasion

Each turn forces tough decisions: raise and fund troops, court noble loyalties, conduct battles, and shift public favour. Harsh winters, vulnerable supply lines, and shifting alliances make every turn a complex calculus—with impactful consequences.

As the campaigns progress—from Sagrajas to Bosworth—the winner emerges not just through battlefield victories but effective political networks, supply mastery, and tactical planning. Ideal for solo or two-player sessions, the full campaign spans many hours but also scales down to shorter, intense scenario play.

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