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Marne 1918: Friedensturm
2006
Rules assistance for Marne 1918: Friedensturm
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 210–1200 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Marne 1918: Friedensturm
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Marne 1918: Friedensturm is a board game released in 2006 for 2 players, 210–1200 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Rident and Thomas Pouchin and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Marne 1918 - Friedensturm recreates the last large German offensive from May to August 1918, the turning point when the resumption of mobile warfare put an end to nearly four years of war of trench stalemate. The game covers two months of fighting on the Marne, from the German offensive on May 27th through to the allied counter-offensive at the end of July. Scale for map is 3km/hex while units are divisions and regiments (for elite units). 3 scenario depict each German offensive and a campaign scenario covers the whole battle Game components : 2 sheets of die-cut counters, 1 map (84*60cm), a basic rules booklet (24 pages), an advanced rulebook, with the game designer's notes and historical commentary (32 pages), two basic rules player aid cards, one victory point track,2 tracks for units management, 2 sheets for random events, 4 dice and a box.
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Questions and answers
Marne 1918: Friedensturm supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Marne 1918: Friedensturm is 210–1200 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 Marne 1918: Friedensturm 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.
Marne 1918: Friedensturm has a complexity rating of 3.2 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.
Marne 1918: Friedensturm belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War I. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling 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 Marne 1918: Friedensturm are: Nicolas Rident and Thomas Pouchin. 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 Marne 1918: Friedensturm 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.