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Expansion for The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame
Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game
1872
Rules assistance for Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–12 players
- 180 min
- 16+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game
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Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game is an expansion for The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame released in 1872 for 3–12 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by W. von Tschischwitz and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Simulation.
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About the game
This is the Bill Leeson´s reprint of the English translation of von Tschischwitz game, originally published in 1862. The game asks for at least 3 players, one acting as umpire, of a war scenario set previously by this same umpire. 3 sets of maps are used; one for every team with limited information and an overall one for the umpire with the position of both teams. The book includes the tables necessary to play as well as a scenario about an invasion of Bohemia. No verbal communication is allowed for the players, even if in the same team (except to those who are in the same spot); all must be done by means of couriers who bring the messages from one part of the battlefield to another (this is translated as a time delay among the communications of the players) The different teams are given a map and a set of troops and some objectives to fulfill, while the umpire keeps good note of the development of both teams. Basically, the game procedure is as follows: a) The umpire states the number of moves to be made b) Each commander in succession states what movements he wants to make; the forces are then moved by the umpire c) The umpire decides of the success or failure of an attack due to the given tables d) Losses are reckoned and noted So soon the umpire has the movements, no corrections can be made for that same movement.
Designers
Publishers
- Too Fat Lardies
- Bill Leeson
Questions and answers
Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game supports 3–12 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 Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game 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 Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game for ages 16 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.
Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Simulation. 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 Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game are: W. von Tschischwitz. 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 Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game as an expansion for The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame to use it. Check that your edition of The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.