Boardgame night: Cry Havoc

This weekend, we played Cry Havoc. Cry Havoc is a card-driven, asymmetric, area control war game set in a brutal, science fiction setting. Each player commands one of four unique factions with varying abilities and units. The game includes 54 custom miniatures, a large format board, and over one hundred unique cards, all with stunning new artwork.

 The game has 4 factions that fight for the control of the planet.


1. The Trogs
 The Trogs are a primitive species that have not discovered advanced civilization concepts, let alone space travel. What they lack in intellect they more than compensate with brute strength, ferocity, and an intimate knowledge of their home world.

2. The Humans
The Humans are the boogeymen of Cry Havoc, the invincible and overwhelming space marines with their cursed use of Drop Trooper cards and Airfields. 

3. The Machines
The Machines are one of the most difficult factions to play in the game, but they are one of the most powerful and manipulative. The Machines are what I like to call “an inevitable Faction,” which means they will win…eventually. The Machines force the other Factions to move swiftly and decisively, because in the end, the Machines do not sleep, they do not eat, they do not have emotion. They have a goal and they will work without ceasing until they accomplish it. 

4. The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims are the most advanced species on the planet, at least when viewed through the biological lens. They are incredibly powerful, reclusive, and studios of the galaxy. They are merciless scientists who care not for the niceties of the gentler side of the scientific method.

The board is set up. GAME ON!

 After turn 1 I already had all my Trogs on the board bashing my enemies.

After 4 turn the game ended and I won by 1 point.

Final thoughts:
The game and it's amazing. It contains loads of minis, cards and tokens. I had to throw the cardboard inside in order for all the content to fit in the box. The game is fast, doesn't take long and it's fun all the way. It's like chess, you have to be prepared for every move your opponents could make. For anyone thinking of purchasing this boardgame, I recommend it. Also you can see here the review from Dice Tower and a how to play tutorial.