
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Lesnaja: 'The Mother of Poltava' September 29, 1708
- 2 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 1984

1983
Rules assistance for Peter the Great
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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Peter the Great is a board game released in 1983 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Peter Englund and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
Peter the Great is a simulation game of the Battle of Poltava, the climax of the Swedish warrior-king Charles XII's invasion of Russia. Published in The Wargamer Magazine #27.
Peter the Great 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 Peter the Great 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.
The catalogue lists Peter the Great 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.
Peter the Great has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Peter the Great belongs to these categories: Wargame and Age of Reason. 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 Peter the Great are: Peter Englund. 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 Peter the Great 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.