Sixteen Thirty Something

Published 1995

“Sixteen Thirty Something…” is a game based on the changing political and military situation during the early Seventeenth Century, the time of the Thirty Years War. It deals in an abstract manner with the formation of factions, campaigns, warfare and internal power struggles. As a player you take on the role of leading one of the new financial dynasties that arose during that time, with a portfolio of investments across the continent and some influence with the Crowned Heads of Europe. You and the other players use your influence in different nations to sway the Crown into taking action that you hope will improve your fortunes or perhaps hold back your competitors. Game Components: 112 Cards 154 counters Game Board Rules You will need some 6 sided dice, preferably 4 although you can get away with just 1. The Files section contains a revised and downloadable version 2 of the game, with pdf files that will allow you to print out and assemble the complete game for yourself.

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Mechanics

Negotiation Secret Unit Deployment Set Collection Variable Player Powers

Categories

Negotiation Pike and Shot Political Print & Play Wargame

Designers

Martin Wallace

Publishers

Warfrog Games
Sixteen Thirty Something

Game Info

Players
3-6 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.53/5
Year
1995
BGG Rating
6.19
BGG Rank
#15461
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Sixteen Thirty Something supports 3 to 6 players.
A typical game of Sixteen Thirty Something takes about 180 minutes.
Sixteen Thirty Something has a complexity rating of 2.53/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Sixteen Thirty Something is 12+.
Sixteen Thirty Something has a rating of 6.19/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 116 ratings. It is ranked #15461 overall.
Sixteen Thirty Something was designed by Martin Wallace. It was published in 1995.