
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Parkany 1683
- 2 players
- 1996

1992
Rules assistance for Wiedeń 1683
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Wiedeń 1683 is a board game released in 1992 for 2 players and 180 minutes per game. It was designed by Dariusz Góralski and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
Historical game about great Battle of Vienna that was the turning point in the wars between Otoman Empire and European Kingdoms. One of the player commands the Holy League (Poland-Lithuania, Austria, Saxony, Bavaria and Franconia) lead by King of Poland John III Sobieski. His task is to break the army of Ottoman Empire commanded by the second player which besieges the Vienna. Game uses the hex-and-counter mechanics which is less complex compared to other Dragon games. Scale is 600-1800 infantry man and 500-700 cavalry per counter. Related Microbadges Dragon fan
Wiedeń 1683 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 Wiedeń 1683 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.
Wiedeń 1683 has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Wiedeń 1683 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Pike and Shot. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and 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 Wiedeń 1683 are: Dariusz Góralski. 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 Wiedeń 1683 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.