Compass Games
Brotherhood & Unity
Game Description
Winston Churchill stated that "the Balkans produce more history than they can consume," and the Bosnian War is a tragic demonstration of this. From 1992 to 1995, this conflict shaped the region with unprecedented ferocity, involving multiple factions and generating a crucial historical event whose scars persist. With "Brotherhood & Unity", you will have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this complex scenario, experiencing the military strategy and decisions that defined one of the most intense post-war periods. Prepare to command your forces in a conflict that profoundly marked contemporary history.
Brotherhood & Unity is a compelling card-driven wargame for 2-3 players, published in 2020 by Compass Games, which faithfully recreates the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992-1995). With a duration of approximately 240 minutes, the game catapults you directly into the salient events, from the Siege of Sarajevo, recreated on a separate detailed map, to the fierce battles for the Posavina Corridor and the desperate defense of Bosnian enclaves. The interaction between Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats creates an intense and engaging game experience, where every decision matters. Its main features include:
- Point-To-Point movement system
- Gameplay driven by Strategy Cards
- Fast and intuitive combat resolution (without CRT)
- Streamlined rules and quick gameplay flow
Throughout "Brotherhood & Unity", the strength of the dynamic military forces fluctuates according to historical facts, with the Serbs starting in a position of superiority and the Bosniaks struggling to organize an effective fighting formation. Your historically accurate units represent Brigades, standard formations of the era with 1500-2000 soldiers, endowed with differentiated combat and movement values that will force you to elaborate unique tactical decisions for each opponent. Although most are non-motorized infantry, the strategic use of special offensive cards will allow you to increase their mobility and surprise your enemies, adding an additional layer of depth and unpredictability to the battlefield. Face the challenge of writing your own version of a story yet to be defined.
Compass Games
Rules - Brotherhood & Unity
Brotherhood & Unity is a **card-driven wargame** for 2-3 players that simulates the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995. Players take control of the three main warring factions: Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats. The game unfolds on a detailed map depicting iconic events and locations of the conflict, including the Siege of Sarajevo and the Posavina Corridor. Each faction's military forces reflect the historical situation, with the Serbs starting with superiority in all aspects, while the Bosniaks initially struggle to organize effective formations.
The core of the gameplay is driven by **Strategy Cards**, which allow players to activate actions and influence events. Unit movement occurs via a point-to-point system. Units represent military Brigades of the era (1500-2000 soldiers), each with distinct combat and movement values based on historical data, encouraging the use of different tactics. Although most units are unmotorized infantry, special offensive cards can increase their mobility for surprise attacks. The combat system is streamlined, with rapid resolution that does not require the use of complex tables.
Key actions during the game include:
- Playing Strategy Cards to activate military operations or events.
- Moving Brigades on the map's point-to-point system.
- Engaging in combat, resolved quickly and intuitively.
- Managing one's forces, considering the specific values of each unit.
- Interacting with other factions in an intense gaming experience.
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