A new edition of the brilliant, critically acclaimed game!

Do you want to experience the thrill of leading your forces to victory in a stunning, highly-rated game depicting the struggles of the English Civil War? If so, you don’t want to miss the new PHALANX edition of Unhappy King Charles!

Rewrite the history of the English Civil War in this game of epic battles & sieges and tense political struggle!

The year is 1642 and England is torn apart by a civil war between King Charles I and his supporters, the Royalists, and the Parliamentarians. In Unhappy King Charles, a two-player card-driven game, you must choose your side and fight for the control of England’s regions and economic centres. You will use cards to play historic events, recruit troops, influence politics, raid enemies, and activate your generals – including King Charles and Oliver Cromwell – to move, battle and siege fortresses on the map. 

Unhappy King Charles is highly acclaimed for the way in which it captures the unique aspects of the English Civil War: the high rate of desertions, the difficulties of controlling regional troops, and the growing strength of the Parliament forces over the course of the conflict.

The new PHALANX edition is more than just a reprint. It features:

• Evocative and gorgeous new artwork that will immerse you in the war between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists!
• Standees for Generals and Local Notables that will bring those historical figures to life and make it easier to read the board. You will also be able to use the basic markers provided in the box if you prefer so.

• A new approach to presenting a point-to-point map, and control of areas and fortresses. You will have to plan your strategy carefully and adapt to changing situations!
• Individual General cards and faction cards that will allow you to easily reference each General’s level, army size capacity, and special rules. You will have to use your Generals wisely and exploit their strengths and weaknesses!
• Tracks for monitoring control of key regions and economic infrastructures, and ongoing sieges. You will have to balance your resources and your military actions to achieve your objectives!
• Henrietta (solo mode), a solo play mode designed by Stuka Joe using a version of his CDG Solo System. All the required cards and components for Henrietta will be included in the box. Henrietta will allow one player to play as both the Royalist and Parliamentarian sides, whilst retaining uncertainty about which cards either side has in their hand, and which specific action they will take. This makes it perfect for learning the game, experimenting with historic what ifs, and enjoying the depth and historical immersion of the game where you don’t have a playing partner.

The new PHALANX edition of Unhappy King Charles is a must-have for fans of historical wargames. Don’t miss your chance to pre-order your copy today, the price won’t stay this low forever!

Save €25 on your game purchase!

By ordering the game now, you will receive it at the best possible price. You will also receive regular e-mail updates on the game’s development and production progress.

After exceeding 300 pre-orders, the price will increase to €52 after three business days. The price will rise again to €61 after three days from exceeding 500 orders, and when we manage to collect 799 orders, the price will go up to €70 (again, after three days). So don’t wait and get the game at the best possible price now!

As a backer, you won’t have to pay for the game right away – your credit & debit cards will only be charged once the game is ready to be printed. We’re going to release an official date for credit & debit cards charge in advance.

Don’t listen to the publisher, listen to the players!

See for yourself how engaging and satisfying a game about the English Civil War can be – and read what those who’ve played the game have to say:

HOW DOES MAKE GAMES HAPPEN WORK?

Step 1 – Collecting preorders

Whether or not the game will be published depends entirely on you. We are going to carry on with the next development stage, finalizing the graphic design, if and only if we receive at least 300 preorders.

Step 2 – Price change

After collecting 300 preorders, we will change the game’s price to €52.

The next price change will occur when the threshold of 500 backers is reached (to €61), then after 799 backers (to €70).

All information regarding the project’s status will be included in monthly updates sent exclusively to backers by e-mail.

Next steps will be stated soon.