
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Bałkany 1912
- 2 players
- 1999

1990
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Tannenberg 1914 is a board game released in 1990 for 2–3 players and 240 minutes per game. It was designed by Dariusz Góralski and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
The Russo-German battle of the I World War. The game comprises a full colour map, counters need to be cut. The rules are in Polish. Expanded by: Bałkany 1912 (Balkans 1912) Galicja 1914 (Galicia 1914) Related Microbadges Dragon fan
Tannenberg 1914 supports 2–3 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 Tannenberg 1914 is 240 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.
Tannenberg 1914 has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Tannenberg 1914 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War I. 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 Tannenberg 1914 are: Dariusz Góralski. 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 Tannenberg 1914 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.