How many players is Empires in Arms?

Empires in Arms plays with 2–7 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Empires in Arms take to play?

A game of Empires in Arms takes 120–12000 min, at heavy complexity (4.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Empires in Arms any good?

Empires in Arms rates 7.6/10 from 1,250 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / napoleonic game built around area movement, dice rolling, movement points.

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Empires in Arms (1983)

2–7 players · 120–12000 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.6 on BGG

Players: 2–7
Play time: 120–12000 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Heavy
BGG rating: 7.6/10

Best for 2–7 players aged 14+ who like economic games — heavy complexity, plays in 120–12000 min.

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About Empires in Arms

Intense simulation of the Napoleonic Wars that ranged across Europe, 1805-1815.

Economic Napoleonic Negotiation Political Wargame

Mechanics: Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Movement Points, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation · Designer: Greg Pinder, Harry Rowland

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Empires in Arms FAQ

How many players is Empires in Arms?: Empires in Arms plays with 2–7 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Empires in Arms take to play?: A game of Empires in Arms takes 120–12000 min, at heavy complexity (4.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Empires in Arms any good?: Empires in Arms rates 7.6/10 from 1,250 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / napoleonic game built around area movement, dice rolling, movement points.