
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,687
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Maurice: War in an Age of Gentlemen and Philosophers – 1690-1790
- 2–4 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Blücher: Sunset of the Ghazis
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Blücher: Sunset of the Ghazis is an expansion for Blücher released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sam A. Mustafa and its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
The Ottomans were the “eternal empire” that sprawled across three continents, a vast, multi-ethnic polity with a huge army. By the time of Napoleon they had been driven from the northern Balkans and most of North Africa, but they were still a major player in Eurasian affairs and a force that had to be reckoned with. Ottoman soldiers were tough and stubborn, and the Sultan’s vast armies included huge contingents of light cavalry. Sunset of the Ghazis is a set of 76 unit cards, providing all of the Ottoman unit cards for Blücher. This set contains all of the units and officers that you need to create an Ottoman army for Blücher or for a Scharnhorst campaign. —description from the publisher
Blücher: Sunset of the Ghazis supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Blücher: Sunset of the Ghazis is 120–180 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 Blücher: Sunset of the Ghazis for ages 10 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.
Blücher: Sunset of the Ghazis belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Blücher: Sunset of the Ghazis are: Sam A. Mustafa. 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 Blücher: Sunset of the Ghazis as an expansion for Blücher. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Blücher to use it. Check that your edition of Blücher is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.