Here I Stand 2006
Designed by Ed Beach
What it is
A very heavy negotiation, pike and shot, political game for 2-6 players (~180 min), built around campaign / battle card driven, dice rolling, events.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #545 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played wargames title.
Mechanics
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How to play Here I Stand
Here I Stand is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–6 players, runs about 180 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Negotiation, Pike and Shot and Political game where the core of play revolves around Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling and Events. A very heavy negotiation, pike and shot, political game for 2-6 players (~180 min), built around campaign / battle card driven, dice rolling, events. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #545 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played wargames title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Here I Stand
How many players is Here I Stand?
Here I Stand plays with 2–6 players.
Does Here I Stand work with 2 players?
Yes — Here I Stand plays 2–6, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Here I Stand take to play?
About 180 minutes per game.
Is Here I Stand hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.2 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Here I Stand for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Here I Stand beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.2/5 — so Here I Stand leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Here I Stand?
Here I Stand is a Negotiation, Pike and Shot, Political game, built on Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Events.
Where to buy Here I Stand
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