
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,181
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Solar Titans
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2023

2021
Rules assistance for Latvijas Neatkarības Karš 1918-1920
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Latvijas Neatkarības Karš 1918-1920 is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jānis Grunte and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Deck Construction.
On November 18th 1918 Latvian Republic declared independence. But Latvians still had to fight for their independence and had to free their territory from the enemy forces. In this co-op wargame players control Latvian and their allied forces, and fight for the freedom of Latvia. Players will recruit army units, fight battles, supply their forces and help wounded units. Historical figures like Kārlis Ulmanis, Oskars Kalpaks and others will assist players in a form of cards. The game has three scenarios, each covering a period of the war. Each scenario has their own winning condition and loosing condition. Usually Latvian forces need to gain control of certain territories and hold on to them till the end of game. Game is driven by a cooperative deck building. Players draw and play cards from a common deck, that they build up together.
Latvijas Neatkarības Karš 1918-1920 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 Latvijas Neatkarības Karš 1918-1920 is 60 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 Latvijas Neatkarības Karš 1918-1920 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.
Latvijas Neatkarības Karš 1918-1920 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.
Latvijas Neatkarības Karš 1918-1920 belongs to these categories: Card Game and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Deck Construction. 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 Latvijas Neatkarības Karš 1918-1920 are: Jānis Grunte. 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 Latvijas Neatkarības Karš 1918-1920 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.