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Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756
2011
Rules assistance for Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756
For 2 players
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Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756 is a board game released in 2011 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Christopher Salander and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
The Battle of Lobositz, October 1st, 1756 This was the first field battle between the Austrians and the Prussians in the Seven Years War. When it became clear to Frederick the Great (Friedrich II of Prussia) that Marie Therese of Austria was building a coalition of nations to attack him, he decided to strike first. He invaded Saxony, trapping its army and knocking it out of the coalition. An Austrian army under General Browne rushed up into Saxony to try and drive out the Prussians and rescue the Saxons. The two armies met at Lobositz. Postcard game using one sheet for the map, few counters and easy rules. With additional scenario and optional rules. A Must Have ! Suitable in solitary play.
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Questions and answers
Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756 is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756 for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756 has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Print & Play, and Age of Reason. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756 are: Christopher Salander. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Battle of Lobositz, October 1, 1756 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.