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Verdun 1916
2002
Rules assistance for Verdun 1916
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- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Verdun 1916
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Verdun 1916 is a board game released in 2002 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Stratigos and Théophile Monnier and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Vae Victis issue 46. This game covers the battle of Verdun at the scale of one day per turn, 850 m per hex, and counters of regiments and battallions of infantry (plus counters representing command units, aircraft squadrons, and artillery groups). The game uses a slightly modified and updated version of the system used in Vae Victis issue 24, "Le Matz." It is a relatively simple game, with just over four pages of rules. This issue also includes corrected counters for the game in issue 45. As with all Vae Victis games, the counters need to be cut out and mounted. The rules are entirely in French, although translations are available online.
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Verdun 1916 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 Verdun 1916 is 120 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 Verdun 1916 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.
Verdun 1916 has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Verdun 1916 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 Verdun 1916 are: Nicolas Stratigos and Théophile Monnier. 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 Verdun 1916 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.