- BGG rank
- BGG #12,191
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Holdfast: Atlantic 1939-45
- 2 players
- 60–150 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,562
- BGG rating
- 6.8
War & Peace
2012
Rules assistance for War & Peace
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for War & Peace
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
War & Peace is a board game released in 2012 for 2–5 players and 180 minutes per game. It was designed by Grant Wylie and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,039
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Holdfast: Pacific 1941-45
- 1–2 players
- 60–150 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2017
%2Fpic3509435.png@webp)
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,454
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Enemies of Rome
- 2–5 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,275
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Naval War of 1812
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,769
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Victoria Cross: The Battle of Rorke's Drift
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,950
- BGG rating
- 6.9
New York 1776
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,319
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Napoleon's War: The 100 Days
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,504
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Napoleon Returns 1815
- 2–3 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,138
- BGG rating
- 7.4
For Honor and Glory: War of 1812 Land and Naval Battles
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,974
- BGG rating
- 7.1
War Along the Chesapeake
- 1–2 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,540
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Napoleon's War II: The Gates of Moscow
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,413
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Europa Universalis: The Price of Power
- 1–4 players
- 90–300 min
- Complexity 4.7/5
- 2023
About the game
War and Peace is a game that allows players to recreate the fight for Europe from 1805 to 1815. The game is designed for play by two players, one player being the French player and the other player is the British. Each player also controls one of the major countries of France, Britain, Austria, Russia, or Spain. Prussia is also in the game but starts neutral. The countries of France, Britain, Russia, Austria, Prussia, and Spain are represented by infantry, artillery, cavalry, naval units. The countries of France and Britain are at war throughout the game. The countries of Russia, Austria, Prussia, and Spain become neutral, conquered neutrals, French allies, or British allies through the use of diplomatic resources or military conquest. France starts out strong militarily with the aid of the Spanish navy and a strong French army. Austria and Russia, when united, have strong armies while England rules the waves and buys influence and allies. Victory is determined by the conquest of France or Britain, or causing the isolation of Britain through political and economic means. The fate of Europe rests in your hands...
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Worthington Games
Questions and answers
War & Peace supports 2–5 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 & Peace is 180 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.
War & Peace has a complexity rating of 2.3 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 & Peace belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 & Peace are: Grant Wylie. 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 & Peace 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.