- BGG rating
- 7.5
Campaigns and Battles from the Age of Reason
- 2–8 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 1995
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,302
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Warfare in the Age of Reason
1998
Rules assistance for Warfare in the Age of Reason
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–7 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Warfare in the Age of Reason
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Warfare in the Age of Reason is a board game released in 1998 for 2–7 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tod Kershner and Dale Wood and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.9
More Campaigns & Battles from the Age of Reason: Volume II
- 2 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2000
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Beyond the Saale: A Fictional Seven Years War Campaign
- 2 players
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2016
About the game
An easy to learn set of rules for 18th century Warfare. Tactical, Campaign or Siege sections can be used together or separately. Refight battles from Marlborough to George Washington. The tactical rules use simple but in-depth mechanics to portray the fighting styles of the period. They're so easy to remember that many of us haven't consulted the rules in tears, but just get by on the quick reference sheet. The elegant campaign system is designed to keep book-keeping chores to a minimum while allowing platers to exercise grand strategy. Smooth transition from map to tabletop eliminates the friction that kills most campaigns. Finally, the siege system presents you with the challenges that the great Vauban once put before engineers and generals. Warfare in the Age of Reason has: – Complete and tactical, campaign and siege rules. – Army lists for the Wars of Frederick the Great, the Marlburian Wars, the Great Northern War, the French and Indian War, the Jacobite Rebellions, Clive's Conquest of India, and the American Revolution. – 102 tactical maps. – A campaigning map of Europe, India, and the American Colonies. (source: Emperor's press website)
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- The Emperor's Press
Questions and answers
Warfare in the Age of Reason supports 2–7 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 Warfare in the Age of Reason 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.
The catalogue lists Warfare in the Age of Reason 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.
Warfare in the Age of Reason has a complexity rating of 3.3 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.
Warfare in the Age of Reason belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Age of Reason. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling 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 Warfare in the Age of Reason are: Tod Kershner and Dale Wood. 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 Warfare in the Age of Reason 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.