Paper Wars 106 : Power & Resolution

Paper Wars Issue 106: Power & Resolution – The English Civil War, 1642-1651
Magazine + Game – Compass Games

Historical Setting
Power & Resolution covers the English Civil War (1642-1651), a major conflict between Royalist and Parliamentary forces for political and religious control across Britain and Ireland.

Overview
This game is a graphic update of a classic Simulations Canada design (1984) by Stephen Newberg. It offers a medium-complexity strategic simulation focused on the overall conduct of the war rather than individual tactical battles.

Game System and Scale

• Level: Strategic
• Complexity: Medium
• Turns: Quarterly
• Map: Large hex map covering all of Britain and eastern IrelandSpecial rules simulate political infighting, religious tensions, leadership effects, naval operations, and more.

Scenarios

• One full grand campaign covering the entire war

• Four shorter scenarios

Main Components

• Large hex map

• One counter sheet (~200 half-inch counters)

• Paper Wars magazine issue + rules and player aids

Players

• 2 to 4 players

• Can be adapted for solitaire play