- BGG rank
- BGG #8,915
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Empires in America: The French and Indian War
- 1 player
- 25 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,296
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition)
2016
Rules assistance for Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition)
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- 1 player
- 50 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition)
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Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2016 for 1 player, 50 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Joseph Miranda and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Empires in America (EIA) is a solitaire States of Siege™ Series game of the conflict in North America between the French and British in the mid-18th century. This war, known locally as The French and Indian War, became embroiled in Europe’s Seven Years’ War (1756-63), which caused that conflict to expand into a true World War (this was World War 0, for those keeping count). The French and Indian War saw small armies (with Indian allies joining them, particularly on the French side) march through vast wildernesses to fight battles which decided America’s fate. This war was a prelude to the American Revolution that broke out two decades later. In EIA you control the French (and Indian) forces and the game system controls the British (and their Indian allies). Empires in America (second edition) FAQ
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Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition) supports 1 player 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 Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition) is 50 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 Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition) for ages 13 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.
Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Wargame, Age of Reason, and American Indian Wars. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Solo / Solitaire 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 Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition) are: Joseph Miranda. 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 Empires in America: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 (Second Edition) 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.