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Rules assistance for Görlitz 20
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- 2 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Görlitz 20
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Görlitz 20 is an expansion for Dresden 20 released in 2011 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Lance McMillan and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
From designer Lance McMillan comes the expansion kit to Dresden 20 and Katzbach 20. Görlitz 20 is based on a battle that almost occurred during Napoleon’s final campaign in Germany, on 3-6 September 1813. One player commands the Coalition forces under the Prussian Marshall Gebhard von Blücher, while the other commands the French army under the command of Marshall Étienne Jacques MacDonald (which may be reinforced by elements of Napoleon’s Grande Armée). This great near-battle creates a real “players” situation with few pieces and many tough decisions for both sides and events unfold all around you. Görlitz 20 is also featured as part of the Germany 20 series to link into a Campaign Game. Note, Görlitz 20 is not a ‘stand alone’ game. You must own a copy of Katzbach 20 or Dresden 20 to use this expansion kit. Game Data: Complexity: 4.5 on a 9 scale Solitaire Suitability: 6 on a 9 scale Scale: Each unit is 1 division, each hex is about 800 meters, and each turn is roughly 3 daylight hours (or 10 night hours). Game Components: • One 2-page sheet of Exclusive Rules • 12 Random Event cards • One 11” x 17” color game map
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Questions and answers
Görlitz 20 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 Görlitz 20 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 Görlitz 20 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.
Görlitz 20 has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Görlitz 20 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Görlitz 20 are: Lance McMillan. 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 Görlitz 20 as an expansion for Dresden 20. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dresden 20 to use it. Check that your edition of Dresden 20 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.