Thirty Years War: the Great War 1618-1648

Published 1995

(from the rulebook:) 30 YEARS WAR is a game of the conflict fought from 1618 through 1648 in Europe. The game may be played by two, three or four individuals or groups, each representing one or more "Major Powers." The objective of each player is to gain dominance over Europe. ... Each game turn represents one year. Each area represents a historical region. Each leader represents an individual and supporting staff. Each strength point represents a brigade of about three Tercios, regiments, Ortas, etc. with a strength of 3-6000 soldiers (plus an indefinite number of camp followers).

Mechanics

Area Movement

Categories

Pike and Shot Wargame

Designers

Joseph Miranda

Publishers

Decision Games (I)
Thirty Years War: the Great War 1618-1648

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.83/5
Year
1995
BGG Rating
5.91
BGG Rank
#22385
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Thirty Years War: the Great War 1618-1648 supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Thirty Years War: the Great War 1618-1648 takes about 120 minutes.
Thirty Years War: the Great War 1618-1648 has a complexity rating of 2.83/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Thirty Years War: the Great War 1618-1648 is 12+.
Thirty Years War: the Great War 1618-1648 has a rating of 5.91/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 66 ratings. It is ranked #22385 overall.
Thirty Years War: the Great War 1618-1648 was designed by Joseph Miranda. It was published in 1995.