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Leuthen: Frederick's Greatest Victory 5 December, 1757
2012
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- 1–2 players
- 40 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.9/5
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Leuthen: Frederick's Greatest Victory 5 December, 1757 is a board game released in 2012 for 1–2 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Frank Chadwick and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Drums & Muskets is a game system that recreates battles of the 18th Century, from roughly the adoption of the socket bayonet through the French Revolution. Leuthen is the first game in the series. The very existence of the Hohenzollern monarchy is in question. Prussia hovers on the brink of collapse after a string of defeats as the winter of 1757/58 approaches. Frederick throws his small army against an Austrian force nearly twice its size with time only for one desperate battle to redeem his fortune before the snows fall. Designer Frank Chadwick has created an elegant set of simple game mechanics that seamlessly integrate command control, maneuver and morale with the uncertainties of a combat. The battles of The Age of Reason are yours to refight with the Drums & Muskets series! Game Data: Complexity: 3.5 on a 9 scale Solitaire Suitability: 5 on a 9 scale Scale: Each unit represents a division of from 2,000 to 8,000 men. Each space on the map is approximately one kilometer across. Each turn represents one hour.
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Leuthen: Frederick's Greatest Victory 5 December, 1757 supports 1–2 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 Leuthen: Frederick's Greatest Victory 5 December, 1757 is 40 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 Leuthen: Frederick's Greatest Victory 5 December, 1757 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.
Leuthen: Frederick's Greatest Victory 5 December, 1757 has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Leuthen: Frederick's Greatest Victory 5 December, 1757 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Age of Reason. 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 Leuthen: Frederick's Greatest Victory 5 December, 1757 are: Frank Chadwick. 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 Leuthen: Frederick's Greatest Victory 5 December, 1757 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.