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Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood
2021
Rules assistance for Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood
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- 1–6 players
- 240–360 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.3/5
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Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood is a board game released in 2021 for 1–6 players, 240–360 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Enrico Acerbi and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood is a Tactical level Nautical board-wargame. October 7th, 1571 The calm Aegean sea is going to be, once again, the scene of one of the most important battles in history. The fleets of the Ottoman Empire and the Holy League, created by Pope Pius V, are ready to clash in the waters in front of the little town of Lepanto. At the end of the day, after one of the fiercest battles in the long history of naval combat, the Ottoman fleet breaks away following the loss of more than 150 ships and 30.000 men. Now the sea is red, a sea turned red by blood. 400+ counters, 6 player aid cards, 3 maps, a rules book and a playerbook with examples of play. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood supports 1–6 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 Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood is 240–360 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 Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood for ages 14 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.
Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood 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.
Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood are: Enrico Acerbi. 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 Lepanto 1571: A Sea Turned Red by Blood 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.