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War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883
2013
Rules assistance for War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–3 players
- 300 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.4/5
Rules assistant for War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883
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War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 is a board game released in 2013 for 1–3 players, 300 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Javier Romero and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 is a two-player, low-complexity board-wargame of one of the most decisive wars waged in South America during the 19th Century. This game simulates the conventional aspects of the war, from the outbreak to January of 1881 when the Chileans captured the Peruvian capital of Lima, and the guerilla war that followed, to the standoff that ensued to 1883. The game consists of twelve game turns, each game turn representing approximately two months of real time. Each hexagon on the map represents approximately 31 miles (50 kilometers) from side to opposite side, and individual units represent battalions and regiments; naval chits generally represent individual ships. Components: One 22" x 34" map & 280 counters (from the publisher's website) Published in Strategy & Tactics magazine # 282 Sep-Oct 2013
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War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 supports 1–3 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 War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 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 War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 for ages 14 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.
War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and Post-Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 are: Javier Romero. 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 War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 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.