{"product_id":"thgcpoltava","title":"Battle of Poltava","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly 1709 -- The Swedish King and Great Captain Charles XII has invaded Russia and is besieging the Russian town of Poltava to bring the Russians to battle. Russian Tsar Peter has arrived but has sheltered the bulk of his army in a fortified camp and has built several redoubts to cripple any Swedish attempt to attack. Although their King is injured and has to be carried in a litter, the Swedes are undaunted and prepared to annihilate the Russians in one grand attack. The stage is set...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eMUSEUM EDITION - a new folio version which features a paper map (instead of canvas). This game is otherwise the same as boxed and folio editions. Museums and Historical Sites can now offer a slice of history for a more accessible price (use contact form on our website for wholesale terms). Fans of history are also invited!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"THGC on War Game Vault\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wargamevault.com\/product\/422245\/Battle-of-Poltava\"\u003ePrint and Play Version now available on War Game Vault!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of Poltava is a low to moderate complexity tactical game covering the climatic battle of the Great Northern War in 1709. The game takes about 90 minutes to play. One player commands the Swedish forces and the other player commands the Russian forces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLAYERS: 2\u003cbr\u003eAGE: 14+\u003cbr\u003eTIME TO PLAY: 90 Minutes\u003cbr\u003eDESIGNER: Stephen L. Kling, Jr.\u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 game pieces (5\/8\" inch)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single rulebook (4 pages)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 game cards\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCANVAS game map (11x17\" inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 six sided die\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e©2022 The Historical War Game Company, LLC.\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Blue Panther LLC under license.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historical Games Company","offers":[{"title":"Boxed","offer_id":42916366057642,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Folio","offer_id":42916366090410,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Museum Edition","offer_id":46780907094186,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/0313\/5146\/products\/PoltavaNL_8.5x11_Page_1.jpg?v=1649979378","url":"https:\/\/www.bluepantherllc.mom\/products\/thgcpoltava","provider":"Blue Panther","version":"1.0","type":"link"}