When I am writing those words and publishing this post I am already after several games of Vendee 93. I must say, I am enamored with this small title – its straightforwardness, short time to play, interesting story it is telling as well as beautiful components. Ok, so let me first tell you a bit about what this game is!

At the beginning of 1793, after the execution of King Louis XVI, France was drawn into a war against a coalition of most European monarchies. On 24 February, the National Convention decreed the mass draft of 300,000 men to defend the eastern borders. Throughout the country, revolts broke out against this conscription, and almost everywhere they were brutally repressed with success. However, an insurgent territory, called the “Vendée Militaire” resisted.

Vendee 93, a card driven two player wargame, takes us back to this particularly epic period in the French history, which pitted the young French Republic against the Royalist insurgents from March to October 1793. It uses some interesting mechanics and allows both sides for active play.

Above I am presenting components of this great game, its main rules as well as victory conditions. Enjoy!