# Days of Ire: Budapest 1956

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #2712
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.83 / 5
- **Designers**: Dávid Turczi, Katalin Nimmerfroh, Mihály Vincze
- **Artists**: Katalin Nimmerfroh, Kwanchai Moriya, Sami Laakso
- **Publishers**: Mighty Boards, Cloud Island, Korona Games, Ludonova, Mr. B Games
- **Categories**: Civil War, Modern Warfare, Political, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, Team-Based Game, Tug of War

## Verdict
Enjoy historical games with a cooperative feel and a wargame touch? Days of Ire: Budapest 1956 puts you in the midst of the Hungarian Revolution of '56, with a tense card duel and weighty strategic decisions.Fantastic historical immersionTense and engaging co-opStrategic card duelComplexity for newcomersRequires card readingRECOMMENDED

## Description
It's 1956, and Budapest is on fire! The Hungarian Revolution of October is raging, and you can choose your side in this historic struggle. On one side, command the Soviet forces, using militia and snipers to crush the rebels at all costs. On the other, lead the revolutionary forces in a cooperative fight to ensure the revolution triumphs. 

The game unfolds over seven tense days, simulating the last week of October. The Soviet commander uses cards to gain command points and trigger effects that can help or hinder the insurgents. This card-driven dynamic is reminiscent of classics like Twilight Struggle, dictating the pace and strategy. 

The revolutionary team, composed of up to three players, needs to collect resources and recruit fighters. The goal is to use these resources to resolve events and gain advantages, while evading or confronting tanks, soldiers, and the sheer Soviet force. Managing positions across the city, coordinating team actions, and maintaining high morale are crucial to avoid running out of cards. 

This cooperative approach, inspired by games like Pandemic, makes the game more accessible to those not accustomed to complex wargames. If the revolutionary leaders fall or fail to meet event objectives, history changes, and the revolution is suppressed. But if they manage to keep the streets free, the fight goes on! It's a modern wargame, political and with historical simulation that will grip you from start to finish.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
The game is for 1 to 4 players. It can be played solo (one against the game) or in teams, with one player controlling the Soviets and 1 to 3 players cooperating as revolutionaries.

### How long does a game take?
A game of Days of Ire: Budapest 1956 typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete.

### What is the complexity level?
The weight is estimated at around 2.83 out of 5, placing it as a moderately complex game. The cooperative mechanics and inspiration from Pandemic help make it more accessible than traditional wargames, but it still requires strategic thinking.

### Do I need to be able to read English?
Yes, the game has moderate language dependency as the cards contain important text for gameplay. Using translations or reference sheets is recommended.

### Is it a solo or competitive game?
It can be played fully cooperatively (1-3 against the game) or in a 'one versus many' mode, where one player controls the Soviets and the others form the revolutionary side.

### What is the main theme of the game?
The game simulates the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 in Budapest, focusing on the political and military conflicts of the era between Soviet forces and Hungarian revolutionaries.

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