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Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759
1975
Rules assistance for Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 180–240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759 is a board game released in 1975 for 2–4 players, 180–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Edward Curran and Frank Davis and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Frederick the Great is an operational level wargame on the Seven Years War between Frederick the Great's Prussia (and allied Hanover) and the anti-Prussian coalition consisting of France, Austria, Russia and a host of European countries. There are seven scenarios, each covering one year of campaigning. The game consists of a map covering most of central Europe, rules and counters depicting the important leaders and generic strength points representing armies.
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Designers
Publishers
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759 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 Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759 is 180–240 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 Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759 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.
Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759 has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Age of Reason. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, 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 Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759 are: Edward Curran and Frank Davis. 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 Frederick the Great: The Campaigns of The Soldier King 1756-1759 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.