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The Battles of Mollwitz 1741 and Chotusitz 1742
2017
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- 2 players
- 120–720 min
- Complexity 4.1/5
For 2 players
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The Battles of Mollwitz 1741 and Chotusitz 1742 is a board game released in 2017 for 2 players and 120–720 minutes per game. It was designed by Mathew Hinkle and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
The latest instalment of the BAR series, Mollwitz and Chotusitz: Battles of the First Silesian War, contains the first two battles of Frederick the Great's career as he began to forge his legacy as the greatest general of his generation. But be aware, this is not the Prussian army of the Seven Years War! At Mollwitz (April 10, 1741), King Frederick II has been outmaneuvered by FM Neipperg. The plodding Prussians must advance over snowy fields to assault the waiting Austrian infantry and escape the entrapment. The Austrian player, with superior cavalry, must use that cavalry to slow down or distract the Prussian infantry before they devastate their Austrian counterparts. Each side has their strengths and (weaknesses) and must seek to maximise them to their benefit before time runs out. And, there is always the possibility that Frederick will flee the battle ... At Chotusitz (May 17, 1742), the Austrian army under Prince Charles has again outmaneuvered Frederick and hopes to annihilate the isolated part of his army. The pressure is on as the Austrians must attack quickly before the bulk of the Prussian army arrives as reinforcements. This is a finely matched battle with the Austrians as the attackers! Both battles are only one map in size with less than the usual number of counters. Chotusitz is roughly the size of the BAR game of Lobositz whereas Mollwitz has only 2/3 of the counters of Chotusitz. Components: 3rd Edition (v3.3) Standard Series Rules booklet; Special Rules, Scenarios and Historical Commentary booklet (28 pages); two 22" x 34" full color, period-style maps; 700 1/2" Counters, both full color and black & white; one and a half countersheets, 420 Mollwitz & Chotustiz counters two half countersheet, 280 3rd edition series markers Cardstock charts & tables; Two 10-sided dice. (from the back of the box and user's description)
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The Battles of Mollwitz 1741 and Chotusitz 1742 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 The Battles of Mollwitz 1741 and Chotusitz 1742 is 120–720 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 Battles of Mollwitz 1741 and Chotusitz 1742 has a complexity rating of 4.1 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.
The Battles of Mollwitz 1741 and Chotusitz 1742 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Age of Reason. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, 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 The Battles of Mollwitz 1741 and Chotusitz 1742 are: Mathew Hinkle. 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 The Battles of Mollwitz 1741 and Chotusitz 1742 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.