1870

Descartes Editeur · 1978

2180 min12+ yrs2.4/5 complexity6.6 BGG#21.979 BGG77CouplesStrategy

⚡ short answer

How do you play 1870?

Division level wargame on the Franco-Prussian War from August 1870 to February 1871 in 67 three-day turns. 1 map, 200 counters. Rules for supply, railroads, French sea movement, fortresses, and the Siege of Paris.

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Not available new in shops

official art · Descartes Editeur

game anatomy

Complexity2.4 / 5

BGG rating6.6 / 10

Vibe

CouplesStrategy

Language dependence

Moderate text — a crib sheet helps

Play time

180 min

Players

Recommended age

12+ yrs

BGG rank

#21.979

from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does 1870 cost?

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Q3How do you play 1870?

1870 is a post-napoleonic game, for 2 players, taking ~180 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 1870 — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.

Q4How many players does 1870 support?

1870 is played by 2 players.

Q5How long does a game of 1870 take?

A game of 1870 takes about 180 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)

Q6What age is 1870 for?

1870 is recommended from age 12.

Q7How complex is 1870?

1870 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.4 out of 5.

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Mechanics & categories

Post-Napoleonic →Wargame →