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The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame

The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame

(Web published) · 1824
2–99300 min12+ yrs3.7/5 complexity8.2 BGG#14.550 BGG114Strategy
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A 1983 translation into English and reprint of the original Prussian Kriegspiel map wargame. The book includes all the tables and charts needed to play as well as cardboard units to be cut out and a terrain map for a small battle.

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A 1983 translation into English and reprint of the original Prussian Kriegspiel map wargame. The book includes all the tables and charts needed to play as well as cardboard units to be cut out and a terrain map for a small battle. Leeson's translation includes some elements from later developments in the game, until about 1870, when the "Rigid Kriegspiel" (rules-based) of Von Reisswitz gave way to the "Free Kriegspiel" system (based on the umpire's judgment and experience). The aim of the rules is well described by the subtitle "Instructions for the Representation of Military Maneuvers with Kriegspiel Apparatus."

The book has been reprinted by Too Fat Lardies in 2007.

game anatomy
Complexity3.7 / 5
BGG rating8.2 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
300 min
Players
2–99
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#14.550
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The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame is a napoleonic game, for 2–99 players, taking ~300 minutes, featuring secret unit deployment. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame support?
The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame is played by 2–99 players.
Q5How long does a game of The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame take?
A game of The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame takes about 300 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame for?
The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame?
The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.7 out of 5.
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