Prussia's Defiant Stand

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Prussia's Defiant Stand

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1. Mike on 9/8/2009, said:

A very solid game let down by an atrocious rule set. Don't try to play it without getting the updated rules, and even they are still hard to follow in places.
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2. Steve on 2/5/2008, said:

This is a very interesting CDG block game that is evocative of the period and which features numerous tough choices during play. While there are some rules that certainly need to be clarified, the design actually plays easily and quite well. PDS is chock full of subtle features that smoothly integrate into the course of play, and I found that the tension level was lasting throughout. Also, it has a clever Battle Board system (again, some clarifications needed) for resolving engagements. Tremendous production values (printed in Europe). Overall, a very good game - well worth the time!
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3. Andrew on 2/4/2008, said:

This is an initial assessment based on one aborted FTF play and one solo game. The components are absolutely TOP NOTCH, with a beautiful hard mounted board, great artwork throughout, color glossy rulebook, and large wooden blocks (not one of which was cracked, chipped, off-square etc). The rules, however, leave a BUNCH of questions that come up during the first game - which is surprising given its relative simplicty. My initial sense is it runs too long for what it is - mostly due to the battle board used to resolve the many battles that occur. The fortress mechanics are solid, as are the card play to drive turns (similar to Hammer of the Scots). Overall, a solid game that I will continue to try and master using the FAQ. Lots of tough decisions, and I expect (and hope) my initial rating will increase.
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In 1756, Frederick the Great launched a preemptive strike on Saxony and his archenemy Austria, sparking the Seven Years War and pitting the most powerful countries of Europe against the fledgling state of Prussia. Frederick's gamble nearly destroyed Prussia, but a few stunning victories over numerically superior forces, many delaying actions, British gold, and the timely death of Tsarina Elizabeth of Russia saved Prussia and ensured Frederick's place in history as a great general.

Prussia's Defiant Stand recreates the fierce struggle for mastery of Central Europe. Using the well-proven, card-driven action system the game showcases the importance of maneuver, fortresses, sieges, supply, and the potentially costly option of winter campaigning. The countries of Prussia, Austria, France, Russia, and Sweden are represented with units for leaders and artillery, heavy and light infantry, cavalry, Cossacks, and fortresses.

Players will have difficult choices in managing their cards as some can be used for "commands" to move units, or used to modify combat odds. The game mechanics reflect the period's focus on maneuver for position and a "Frictions of War" table beautifully models the indecisiveness of many allied leaders. This explains more than anything how the small nation of Prussia was able to withstand the combined weight of the most powerful states of the day. Frederick himself attributed Prussia's survival more to the timidity of allied commanders than to his own actions.