
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,579
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Thirty Years War Quad (Second Edition)
- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 1995

1976
Rules assistance for Nordlingen: 6 September 1634 – Triumph of the Imperialists
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Nordlingen: 6 September 1634 – Triumph of the Imperialists is a board game released in 1976 for 2 players and 120 minutes per game. It was designed by Tom Walczyk and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
Part of the Thirty Years War quad, covering the battle of Nordlingen on 6 September 1634, between the Imperialists and the Swedes. Also published separately as a Folio game. 17"x22" map, 100 counters.
Nordlingen: 6 September 1634 – Triumph of the Imperialists 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 Nordlingen: 6 September 1634 – Triumph of the Imperialists is 120 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.
Nordlingen: 6 September 1634 – Triumph of the Imperialists 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.
Nordlingen: 6 September 1634 – Triumph of the Imperialists belongs to these categories: Wargame and Pike and Shot. 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 Nordlingen: 6 September 1634 – Triumph of the Imperialists are: Tom Walczyk. 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 Nordlingen: 6 September 1634 – Triumph of the Imperialists 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.