Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Welcome to another exciting episode of Homo Ludens, your go-to channel for history and board games! In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated game, Land and Freedom, brought to you by Blue Panther. Join us as we explore the Spanish Civil War through the lens of this innovative board game, offering a unique blend of cooperative and competitive mechanics.
As a fan of the Spanish Civil War, I was thrilled to have Alex Knight, the game's designer, on the show for a special teach & play session. Alex's debut game, Land and Freedom, allows three players to take on the roles of the main republican factions in their struggle against fascism. With a light and engaging gameplay experience, this game promises to captivate both history buffs and board game enthusiasts alike.
Sit back, relax, and join us for an educational and entertaining journey into the world of Land and Freedom. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Homo Ludens for more history and board game content!
Timecodes:
Intro 00:00
Design chat 02:35
Rules overview 11:58
Game begins 20:03
Game ends 01:45:38
Rules teach video on "What does that piece do": youtu.be/8cMCn5KeLZg
Designer interview on "Beyond solitaire": youtu.be/npbtoXytRMI
Welcome to another exciting episode of Homo Ludens, your go-to channel for history and board games! In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated game, Land and Freedom, brought to you by Blue Panther. Join us as we explore the Spanish Civil War through the lens of this innovative board game, offering a unique blend of cooperative and competitive mechanics.
As a fan of the Spanish Civil War, I was thrilled to have Alex Knight, the game's designer, on the show for a special teach & play session. Alex's debut game, Land and Freedom, allows three players to take on the roles of the main republican factions in their struggle against fascism. With a light and engaging gameplay experience, this game promises to captivate both history buffs and board game enthusiasts alike.
Sit back, relax, and join us for an educational and entertaining journey into the world of Land and Freedom. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Homo Ludens for more history and board game content!
Timecodes:
Intro 00:00
Design chat 02:35
Rules overview 11:58
Game begins 20:03
Game ends 01:45:38
Rules teach video on "What does that piece do": youtu.be/8cMCn5KeLZg
Designer interview on "Beyond solitaire": youtu.be/npbtoXytRMI
