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Persia 1856 is the conflict between the British East India Company and the Shah of Persia, the former trying to compel the latter to remove his forces from Afghanistan.

The British objective consists in seizing enough strategic cities in southern Persia before European diplomatic pressure forces him to withdraw.

The Persian player should do his best to hold his opponent in check till European powers impose the ceasefire.

Persia 1856 lasts 12 turns, each of 2 weeks, between November 1856 and May 1857. One player controls the British East India Company forces and fleet. The second leads the army of the Shah of Persia.

-The British expeditionary corps is experience but small, and must capture the key locations in southern Iran.

- His opponent has lots of troops but with obsolete weaponry.

The game event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that their create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields.

Estimated Playtime: 1h30.

Favored Side: British.

Hardest to Play: Persians.