Plantagenet: Cousins’ War for England, 1459-1485

Plantagenet: Cousins’ War for England, 1459-1485 is a medieval operational wargame in GMT’s Levy & Campaign Series, covering the Wars of the Roses.

Players lead the rival houses of York and Lancaster through a conflict shaped by noble loyalty, political influence, military campaigning, and sudden reversals. Victory depends not only on raising armies and winning battles, but also on maintaining support, securing supplies, influencing cities, and keeping powerful lords aligned with your cause.

This volume adds a strong political layer to the familiar Levy & Campaign system. Military movement and political maneuver both matter, reflecting a war where allegiance could be as decisive as battlefield strength. Battles can kill or capture major lords, but poor campaigning, looting, and damaged reputation can also cost a faction dearly.

The game can be played through individual scenarios or as a broader treatment of the Wars of the Roses, making it a strong choice for players interested in medieval politics, dynastic conflict, and operational warfare with more than one path to victory.

Contents include: mounted map, wooden pieces, playing cards, countersheets, lord and battle mats, sticker sheet, player aids, screens, rules booklet, background booklet, and six dice.