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The game Dos de Mayo is a history-based evocation of the terrible events that took place in Madrid on May 2nd, 1808. On that data, fed up with the abuse by French soldiers and sick of the indolence of Spanish authorities, many of whom acted in collusion wi the occupying troops, the people of the city rose up in arms against teh best army of the time, in a desparate attempt to regain their pride through rebellion against the Napoleonic invader.

Dos de Mayo is a board game for two players, lasting around 20 minutes (less for experienced players), in which each player controls the forces of one side, either Spanish or French. At the end of turn 10, the French players attain victory if all the Spanish forces have been wiped out, all access to Madris is French-garrisoned and French losses do no amount to four units or more. If the French side fails to achieve victory in those terms, the Spanish player wins.

Game Contents:

• A board showing the old map of Madrid, divided in 21 areas or zones
• 41 wooden cubes: 30 blue (representing the French troops), 10 red (representing the Spanish civilians and troops), and 1 unpainted used as the turn marker.
• 22 event cards, 11 French (blue back); and 11 Spanish (red back)
• 2 player aid cards
• 1 turn track card
• A rulebook, including historical commentaries and a full example of play