Here I Stand(500th Anniversary Edition) (2006)

“I think I've overhyped it. I mean, it's just the best game of all time.”

The reviewers praise Here I Stand as an ambitious, brilliant card-driven wargame that brilliantly captures the religious and political conflicts of 16th-century Europe, combining thematic depth with engaging mechanics.

The reviewer highlights Here I Stand as an exceptional, highly engaging card-driven wargame that brilliantly blends political, religious, and military elements of the Reformation era despite its massive time commitment.

If weaving through the annals of history while engaging in complex strategic thought is your idea of an enthralling evening, then ‘Here I Stand’ should undoubtedly make its way onto your gaming shelf.

“I can wholeheartedly recommend it as fantastic, 6-player grand strategy. But in that recommendation there is a caveat: you really need a dedicated group to get the maximum from that title.”

“Beach uses this incredible, dense half-century of history to paint exquisite detail onto the straightforward simplicity of the CDG canvas. The result is mostly brilliant, occasionally frustratingly fiddly, and ever-so occasionally internally ambiguous.”

“I wasn't expecting to like this game as much as I did, but I have found myself thinking about it even several days later. I could see it becoming an event game, shared by a group of like-minded friends and played when everyone has like a whole day to spare.”

“I really love the game but I'm just having these thoughts and wondering how, how well it actually”(4:34)

“But, don’t be scared off. If you can only get 2 players together, this game is very fun and we really have enjoyed our 2 plays of the variant. It gave us a great introduction into the structure and function of the rules and left us wanting more.”