Here I Stand (boardgame)

Here I Stand is a card-based wargame in which players struggle for religious and political influence over early 16th century Europe during the Reformation.

The events on the cards represent either a specific historical detail (e.g. the Council of Trent), or a general occurrence such as the bribing of enemy mercenaries.

VP are gained in a variety of ways which are slightly different for each of the 6 sides, but include things like controlling key cities or electorates, exploring the New World, the death or disgrace of opposing religious leaders, building castles or cathedrals, or successful piracy expeditions.

A 500th Anniversary Edition (commemorating Martin Luther's posting of his 95 Theses), featuring revised rules, new cards and other updates, was published in 2017.

[1] Uli Blennemann comments: "Here I Stand offers a ton of period flavor, and it is a game that tells you a story.