Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Join Alexandre and me as we dive into our After-Action Report (AAR) and first impressions of Cuba: The Splendid Little War, designed by Javier Garcia de Gabiola and originally published by Victory Point Games in 2014—now back in a newly improved edition!
This two-player game simulates the Third War of Cuban Independence (1895-1898), where one player takes on the role of the Spanish colonial government struggling to maintain control, while the other leads the Cuban rebels fighting for independence. With asymmetric gameplay, event-driven mechanics, and the looming presence of the U.S., Cuba: The Splendid Little War offers a fascinating look at insurgency, counterinsurgency, and the broader geopolitical stakes of the conflict.
In this discussion, we break down our playthrough, the game’s mechanics, and how well it captures this pivotal moment in history. How does it balance strategy, historical narrative, and player agency? And most importantly—what did we think of it? Tune in to find out!
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Join Alexandre and me as we dive into our After-Action Report (AAR) and first impressions of Cuba: The Splendid Little War, designed by Javier Garcia de Gabiola and originally published by Victory Point Games in 2014—now back in a newly improved edition!
This two-player game simulates the Third War of Cuban Independence (1895-1898), where one player takes on the role of the Spanish colonial government struggling to maintain control, while the other leads the Cuban rebels fighting for independence. With asymmetric gameplay, event-driven mechanics, and the looming presence of the U.S., Cuba: The Splendid Little War offers a fascinating look at insurgency, counterinsurgency, and the broader geopolitical stakes of the conflict.
In this discussion, we break down our playthrough, the game’s mechanics, and how well it captures this pivotal moment in history. How does it balance strategy, historical narrative, and player agency? And most importantly—what did we think of it? Tune in to find out!
Support the show on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/homoludens1871
