Triumph of Chaos: The Russian Civil War 1918-1921

Clash of Arms Games · Board game · 2005

— Ludopedia 7.6 BGG 2 · best 2 120–480 min Weight 4.4/5

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FOR GENRE FANS

For armchair generals who love historical wargames: a dense simulator of the Russian Civil War where cards and dice decide nations' fates.

Highlights

Interwoven political/military decisions
Asymmetric decks with historic tactics
18 factions to negotiate with

Keep in mind

Complexity may daunt newcomers
LONG playtime (4h+)
Dice luck may frustrate

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About the game

What you do in a play session

In *Triumph of Chaos*, you dive into the Russian Civil War (1918-1921) as commander of the Red or White forces. This heavyweight wargame forces brutal trade-offs: spend resources to sway political factions or save them for military ops? Each turn packs three intense phases: Politics uses a shared 66-card deck to influence 18 groups (from Poland to the USA). In Action, personal decks (55 unique cards per player) let you move troops, reinforce battles, or pull special maneuvers. Historical leaders add unique abilities, while the Logistics phase handles supply checks, desertions, and victory conditions. Brace for 4-8 hours of deep strategy where every choice ripples — plus a dash of dice-driven chaos.