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Holy Roman Empire

Holy Roman Empire 1984

Design Mark McLaughlin Art Aaron B. Bowles , Jan French Johns Publisher 3W (World Wide Wargames)
6.5 /10
BGG rating
#15123
BGG rank
2.6
Weight
2–6
Players
4
Best at
240
Minutes
12
Age
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About the Game

"Holy Roman Empire" is a political and military wargame of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) that plunged Germany and Europe into one of the longest and most destructive wars.

Up to six players control the major powers of the era, fielding armies, building navies and engaging in diplomatic intrigue, bribery and treachery that will decide who will wear the crown of the Holy Roman Empire and control Germany.

Powers represented are Austria, Palatinat, Bavaria, Sweden, Spain and France.

Game Components:

One 17 x 22 area map of central Europe, 260 counters, Two Cards Sheets each of 36 state cards, Rule book.

Filed Under

Categories
Pike and Shot Political Wargame
Mechanics
Area Movement Auction / Bidding Dice Rolling Simulation Variable Player Powers
BGG ratings
118 · geek rating 5.54
BGG data
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