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Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie
2024
Rules assistance for Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie
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Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Martin Thiele-Schwez and Jonas André and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Become part of the team at Friedrich Ebert's desk. Open and discuss letters and messages to obtain influence markers that you can use to control tensions in the most important groups of the German Reich in the early 20th Century. You always have to decide which letter to work on next and how to use the influence markers you gain. To receive the golden target letter that you need to successfully end the chapter, you must place influence markers on the milestone cards. However, you also need them to combat the ever-increasing tensions in the German Reich and fend off unwelcome letters. Do you have what it takes to establish Democracy in Germany for the first time and defend it against its enemies? Feel history on your table and become part of it! The game is based on the solo online game designed by Playing History for Stiftung Reichspräsident Friedrich Ebert Gedenkstätte, but amended for multiplayer table play and variants for a more challenging experience. Playing time is 30 - 45 minutes per chapter. If you play all the four chapters the total playing time will be about 120 - 180 minutes.
Designers
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- OSTIA Spiele
- Playing History
Questions and answers
Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie supports 1–4 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 Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie is 45 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 Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie 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.
Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie belongs to these categories: Card Game and Political. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game 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 Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie are: Martin Thiele-Schwez and Jonas André. 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 Friedrich Ebert: Der Weg zur Demokratie 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.