
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,076
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Friedrich: Anniversary Edition
- 3–4 players
- 210 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2004

Rules assistance for Maria: Silesia Gambit
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Maria: Silesia Gambit is an expansion for Maria released in 2010 for 2–3 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Richard Sivél and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simulation, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
A one page extension for Richard Sivél's game Maria. According to the author, it extends the introductory game and it is designed for players who do not want to play with the complete expert rules, but who still want a more complex game experience. The expansion was first introduced at the Spiel 2010 in Essen and is now available as a free download.
Maria: Silesia Gambit supports 2–3 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 Maria: Silesia Gambit is 90 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 Maria: Silesia Gambit 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.
Maria: Silesia Gambit has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Maria: Silesia Gambit belongs to these categories: Wargame, Political, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simulation, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Maria: Silesia Gambit are: Richard Sivél. 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 Maria: Silesia Gambit as an expansion for Maria. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Maria to use it. Check that your edition of Maria is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.