Breitenfeld

Published 1976

Breitenfeld is one of the Thirty Years War Quadrigames. This one appeared in Strategy & Tactics magazine #55, March/April 1976. From the introduction: The Thirty Years War game system is an operational simulation of warfare in Europe during the fist half of the seventeenth century. Each game in the system is based on one of the more significant and interesting battles of the period. The playing pieces represent the armies which took part in the battles, and the map represents the terrain over which those armies fought. (Ok, so it doesn't give away any secrets...) turn: 45 minutes hex: 175 meters strength point: 75-100 men Leaders are represented by separate units. The map has starting locations printed on the map for each unit. Terrain includes lane, marsh, road. town, forest, river, and crest.

Mechanics

Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter

Categories

Pike and Shot Wargame

Designers

J. A. Nelson

Publishers

Hobby Japan Inc.) SPI (Simulations Publications
Breitenfeld

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.11/5
Year
1976
BGG Rating
6.52
BGG Rank
#9914
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Breitenfeld is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Breitenfeld takes about 120 minutes.
Breitenfeld has a complexity rating of 2.11/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Breitenfeld is 12+.
Breitenfeld has a rating of 6.52/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 231 ratings. It is ranked #9914 overall.
Breitenfeld was designed by J. A. Nelson. It was published in 1976.