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Jena
1981
Rules assistance for Jena
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
Rules assistant for Jena
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Jena is a board game released in 1981 for 2–4 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Marco Donadoni and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Square Grid, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
14th October 1806: The clash between the new French ideas about war regarding movement and psychological energy and the old fashioned Prussian traditions on discipline and invincibility. Degree of difficulty: 4/6 Contents: Rigid, plastic cardboard box printed in 5 colors, giving the indications of the number and age of players, the duration of the game, the level of difficulty and the historical setting. 131 pieces in plastic, matte finish cardboard, cut and printed on both sides, they represent the units taking part in the battle with their movement and combat factors. Board in rigid, thick cardboard plastic with a matte plastic finish, cut in 5 pieces and printed in 5 colors. Cardboard tables to determine the results of combat and artillery fire. Calendar showing the entry of forces that were not present at the beginning of the game. Training table. Rule booklet in 4 languages with examples. Plastic storage tray and dice.
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Questions and answers
Jena 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 Jena is 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 Jena 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.
Jena 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.
Jena belongs to these categories: Wargame and Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Square Grid, and Grid Movement. 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 Jena are: Marco Donadoni. 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 Jena 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.