The Wars of the Roses were fought between the Houses of York and Lancaster for over three decades in 15th-century England. Both houses were branches of the royal family, leading to the wars initially being called "The Cousin's War". Each player represents one of the houses as they fight battles and gain influence to control England.

The Cousin's War is played over a maximum of five rounds, with each round representing between five and ten years of the conflict. Each round involves gaining influence across England and preparing for a decisive battle.

In each round, players determine where the current battlefield will be, play action cards to place troops on the battlefield, while increasing or decreasing their influence in the regions, and then fight. Players resolve the battle using bluff and counter-bluff, with three dice, until only one side has troops left on the field. Winning the battle helps to consolidate your house's influence on the board.

You win The Cousin's War either by dominating all regions in England or by controlling the most regions at the end of the fifth round.

Sleeves
24x 75x105mm

ID: 262818

Release Year: 2018

Min. Players: 2

Max. Players: 2

Play Time (minutes): 30

Average Rating: 7.15623

Complexity: Medium

Mechanics: Action / Event, Area Majority / Influence, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, and Simulation

Designers: David J. Mortimer

Publishers: Surprised Stare Games Ltd, 2Tomatoes Games, Flying Lemur Game Studio, and Frosted Games