# Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917

Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917 is a board game for 2 players. It plays in 120–180 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. The cheapest copy in stock is $68.55 (United States).

- **Players:** 2
- **Playing time:** 120–180 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 3.1 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2023
- **Categories:** Political, World War I
- **Mechanics:** Action Points, Dice Rolling, Events, Area Majority / Influence, Action / Event
- **Owned by:** 1 Ludoya players

**Designers:** Mike Willner

**Artists:** Knut Grünitz

**Publishers:** Compass Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Board Game Bliss | 96.95 $ | https://www.boardgamebliss.com/products/prelude-to-revolution-russias-descent-into-anarchy-1905-1917 |
| Snafu Store | 89.95 € | https://snafustore.com/product/prelude-to-revolution-russia/ |
| Alphaspel | 1049 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/161192-prelude-to-revolution-russias-descent-into-anarchy-1905-1917 |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/prelude-to-revolution-russias-descent-into-anarchy-1905-1917)
- [Prelude to Revolution: Russia's Descent into Anarchy 1905 - 1917 in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/prelude-to-revolution-russias-descent-into-anarchy-1905-1917)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294712)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-24. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._