Dual Powers: Revolution 1917
- Players
- 1-2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.3 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
Dual Powers: Revolution 1917 is a card-driven wargame simulating the political and military struggle in Russia following the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II. One or two players direct either the Provisional Government or the Petrograd Soviet, using political action, social maneuvering, and military conflict to gain the upper hand. Area majority, hand management, and a tug-of-war support track model the shifting balance of power that would decide whether revolution or civil war followed. Designed by Brett Myers, it includes a solo mode and plays in about 60 minutes.
Hobbli's Notes
We appreciate how Dual Powers distills the drama of the Russian Revolution into a tight, two-player (or solo) card-driven struggle without demanding the multi-hour commitment of larger historical wargames. The tug-of-war support mechanic elegantly captures the real historical "dual power" tension between competing authorities. It's an accessible on-ramp into political wargaming for players intimidated by bigger CDGs. A strong choice for history enthusiasts who want a focused, thematic two-player conflict game.
What we like
- Compact, focused card-driven wargame at about 60 minutes.
- Elegant tug-of-war mechanic models the historical dual-power struggle.
- Includes a solo mode for single-player play.
- Strong historical theme grounded in the Russian Revolution.
Keep in mind
- Strictly limited to 1-2 players.
- Niche historical topic may not appeal broadly.
- Card-driven system carries a learning curve for newcomers.
Who it's for
Good for ages 13+ history-minded gamers who enjoy political card-driven wargames; supports 1-2 players including solo play.
