Resisting Revolution: A Cuba Libre Expansion

GMT Games · Board game
1–4 · best 4 Solo 60–180 min Weight 2.0/5
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8.2 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

For those who already enjoy Cuba Libre and want more history and complexity, this expansion is a treat! It deepens the post-revolution conflict with new factions and mechanics.

Highlights
  • Expands Cuba Libre experience
  • New factions and mechanics
  • Explores post-revolution period
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game Cuba Libre
  • Significant language dependency
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About the game
If you're into the vibe of Cuba Libre, get ready: Resisting Revolution is here to expand that story! This gem throws you right into the whirlwind of the Cuban Revolution, covering the period from 1959 to 1962, right after the rebel victory. The main game, for up to four players, dives into the tensions of the era: Castro's new government distancing itself from the US, the growing closeness with the Soviet Union, and internal unrest. Each player takes on a crucial role: the Revolutionary Government trying to consolidate power, the US attempting to destabilize everything, growing Soviet influence, and the Resistance, both urban and rural, fighting against the new regime.

But it doesn't stop there! The expansion brings new features that add extra spice: brand-new mechanics for Government and Resistance Leaders, escalating US-Soviet tensions, US intelligence and Soviet materiel, and how regions align with the regime. And for those who enjoy exploring alternative scenarios, there's the mini-game 'Days of Pigs,' a hypothetical take on the Bay of Pigs invasion. Plus, a new three-player scenario for the original Cuba Libre makes the game faster, and 16 new event cards deepen themes like the role of women, resistance organizations, and the repression tactics of the time. It's a chance to relive Cuban history with more detail and new strategies!
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Admin: Upcoming Releases Country: Cuba Country: Soviet Union Decades: The 1950's Decades: The 1960's Historical Figures: Fidel Castro History: Cuban Missile Crisis History: Cuban Revolution Series: COIN (GMT)
Publisher GMT Games
Designer Joe Dewhurst
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game Cuba Libre to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Resisting Revolution is an expansion and requires the base game Cuba Libre to be played.
How many players can participate?
The main game is for 1 to 4 players. The expansion also offers a scenario for 3 players.
What does the 'Days of Pigs' mini-game add?
It's a separate 2-player game that explores hypothetical scenarios of the Bay of Pigs invasion, offering a shorter, focused experience.
Does the expansion include a solo mode?
Yes, the expansion includes a solo system specific to Resisting Revolution, but it cannot be used to play the original Cuba Libre.
Is the game in English?
Yes, the game has significant language dependency and requires translation of cards and rules to be played comfortably in English.
What is the complexity level?
It maintains the strategic complexity of Cuba Libre, with new layers of rules and interactions that might slightly increase the learning curve for those not already familiar with the COIN series.