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On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871
2016
Rules assistance for On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60–720 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.9/5
Rules assistant for On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871
For 2 players
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On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 60–720 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Milan Becvar and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
On To Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 is a Strategic level board-wargame which uses a game-system adapted from Victory Games' “The Civil War”, to simulate the grand events of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) and challenge players to control the leadership, organization and military operations of Armies and Corps during the later 19th century. On To Paris! simulates both phases of the Franco-Prussian War; the German invasion of France in 1870 and the German conquest of France in 1871. Designed for two players, On To Paris! is also somewhat suitable for solitaire play. Nine scenarios include an ‘early start’ plus a full length campaign game. Players can also pick any scenario as a starting point and determine their own period of the conflict to simulate. On To Paris! is a fast moving competitive one map game where players do their best to control their forces and where every decision creates excitement and tension. The game system features interactive game play with flexible initiative and variable turn length as well as extensive defensive player reaction ability. The game puts players in charge of all the famous Corps and Army leaders of the Franco-Prussian War which are all rated for their individual leadership qualities and occasional unique characteristics like resistance to following orders.
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Questions and answers
On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 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 On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 is 60–720 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 On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 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.
On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 has a complexity rating of 3.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Post-Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement. 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 On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 are: Milan Becvar. 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 On to Paris!: The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 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.