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Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg
1998
Rules assistance for Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg
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- 2–4 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.6/5
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Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg is a board game released in 1998 for 2–4 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David Bolt and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
"Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg" is an operational wargame simulation of the clash between German and Russian armies in Poland during November and December of 1914. The game is intended for two players, one taking each side, but is suited for team or solitaire play as well. The German side represents the forces of 9th Army, and the Russian side represents the forces of Northwest Front. Lodz 1914 is a detailed study of this battle presenting a realistic combat system, Army, Corps, and Division HQs, artillery, engineers, reserve movement, reconnaissance and more. A wargame very mobile and giving both sides enough opportunities for attack and defend.
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Questions and answers
Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg 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 Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg is 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 Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg 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.
Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg has a complexity rating of 3.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War I. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and 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 Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg are: David Bolt. 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 Lodz 1914: First Blitzkrieg 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.