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The Great War 1914-1918

The Great War 1914-1918

One Small Step · 1976
2–7120 min12+ yrs3.0/5 complexity6.4 BGG#20.319 BGG211Strategy
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A strategic level, area movement game based on WWI. The map covers all major European and West-Asian countries ranging from Britain and France in the west to Persia and Russia in the east.

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A strategic level, area movement game based on WWI. The map covers all major European and West-Asian countries ranging from Britain and France in the west to Persia and Russia in the east. Players maneuver armies, corps, and naval squadrons while engaging in mobilization, combat, and diplomacy.

There are seven historical and one hypothetical scenario, plus a campaign game that links all of them into one massive 72 turn game. (One turn equals one month.)

Each player begins with a set amount of resources and must manage them properly to gain victory. Run out of "money" (National Resource Credits) before the others and you're probably out of the game. Similarly, players have fixed mobilization pools from which to draw on to create new units. You can end up with having enough money to outfit a new infantry division but without any more young men to wear those uniforms! There are no endless supplies in this game to keep building unit after unit after unit. Makes for a very challenging and interesting gaming situation.

Contents:

1 32" x 22" map 
200 double-sided die-cut counters 
Rules Booklet 

Also available: 1 errata sheet, 1 advanced tournament optionals sheet.

game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating6.4 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
120 min
Players
2–7
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#20.319
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Q4How many players does The Great War 1914-1918 support?
The Great War 1914-1918 is played by 2–7 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Great War 1914-1918 take?
A game of The Great War 1914-1918 takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Great War 1914-1918 for?
The Great War 1914-1918 is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is The Great War 1914-1918?
The Great War 1914-1918 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.
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