Matrix Games

In España 1936 you will experience the famous battles of Jarama, Guadalajara and Ebro, command the International Brigades or the Army of Africa. Can you conquer Madrid and force the Republic to surrender or will you lead the Anarchist forces of Durruti to victory?

The game covers a period rarely seen in computer games and has rich historical detail and historical accuracy. It is the first computer strategy game covering the entire Spanish Civil War. You will face the real dilemmas and challenges of the Republicans or Nationalists during the war. Not only must you recruit and train troops, maneuver them and engage the enemy, but you must also manage your nation’s limited resources.

Using the powerful AGE engine, España: 1936 covers the complete Spanish Civil War from 1936-1939. The game features more than 200 regions, complete with cities, roads, weapons factories, weather types, factions and subfactions of the time of the war. The game includes a grand campaign plus the Fall of the North, a host of historical leaders, units and events. España: 1936 is a must-have for any grand strategy fan.

• Scenarios: 3 tutorials, 1 Fall of the North scenario and a Grand Campaign featuring the whole war.
• Detailed game model includes features such as Weather, Attrition, Supply and Fog of War
• Command System based on Revolution Under Sieges system which allows the historical representation of Spanish Civil War army command.
• Quick and simple system of Construction of Units, allowing players to choose and purchase their forces.
• Regional Decisions which allow special case events to be accurately represented in the game such as partisans attacks, which used wisely can change the flow of a campaign.
• Diversified set of historical events which capture the flavor of the period and add great re-playability.
• Interwar period warfare: special combat rules adapted specifically to the period.
• Game map showing the Spanish mainland and neighboring lands, with over 300 different regions and seas, a lot of room for maneuver.
• Over 200 historical leaders with specific pictures.
• 90 historical units including the Legion, Anarchists, Regulares, Militias and more.

Review at Der Stratege
81 - "I recommend this strategy title, that revolves around the fresh and exciting scenario of the spanish civil war from 1936 to 1939. The game focuses on the military aspect of the conflict and manages to be challenging to real strategy fans. Strategy beginners should be prepared to play several tutorials or read AARs and guides online, if they want to enjoy this great game".

Review at Tacticular cancer
"It is very, very unlikely there will be a better game on the subject for years to come".

Review at Armchair General
84% - "Colorful graphics, fine AI, excellent historical detail and a great feel for the period"

Review at Wargamer France
"I can only recommend the game to all history buffs and strategy enthusiasts!"