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Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick the Great
2002
Rules assistance for Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick the Great
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick the Great
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Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick the Great is a board game released in 2002 for 1–2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Bob Kalinowski and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Four battles featuring Frederick the Great in the Seven Years War: Rossbach, Leuthen, Zorndorf and Torgau. Short Battle Scenarios use the historical deployments, while Main Scenarios allow alternate history. Simple turn sequence, low unit counts. Mechanisms include CRT, Zone of Control. Rules emphasize the role of artillery, with a wide variety of ordnance. TIME SCALE One hour per turn MAP SCALE 500 yards per hex UNIT SCALE Brigade level with some Regiments and Battalions Contents: 704 5/8" full-color die-cut counters Two 22"x34" full-color back-printed mapsheets 32-page Rulebook Two 11x17" Player Aid Cards Two 6-sided dice DEVELOPERS Joshua Buergel, Dick Vohlers, Andy Lewis MAP ART Mark Simonitch COUNTER ART Mark Simonitch and Rodger B. MacGowan
Questions and answers
Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick the Great supports 1–2 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 Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick the Great is 180 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 Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick 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.
Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick the Great has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick the Great belongs to these categories: Wargame and Age of Reason. 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 Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick the Great are: Bob Kalinowski. 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 Prussia's Glory: The Battles of Frederick 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.