
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Rules for the Conduct of the War-Game
- 3–12 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 1872

1824
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The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame is a board game released in 1824 for 2–99 players, 300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Georg Heinrich Rudolf Johann Baron von Reisswitz and Georg Leopold Freiherrn von Reisswitz and its main mechanics are Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation, and Team-Based Game.
A 1983 translation into English and reprint of the original Prussian Kriegspiel map wargame. The book includes all the tables and charts needed to play as well as cardboard units to be cut out and a terrain map for a small battle. Leeson's translation includes some elements from later developments in the game, until about 1870, when the "Rigid Kriegspiel" (rules-based) of Von Reisswitz gave way to the "Free Kriegspiel" system (based on the umpire's judgment and experience). The aim of the rules is well described by the subtitle "Instructions for the Representation of Military Maneuvers with Kriegspiel Apparatus." The book has been reprinted by Too Fat Lardies in 2007.
The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame supports 2–99 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 The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame is 300 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 The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame 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.
The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame has a complexity rating of 3.7 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.
The von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Post-Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation, and Team-Based Game. 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 von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame are: Georg Heinrich Rudolf Johann Baron von Reisswitz and Georg Leopold Freiherrn von Reisswitz. 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 von Reisswitz Kriegsspiel: The Prussian Army Wargame 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.