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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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Empires in Arms board game box cover

About Empires in Arms

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

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EconomicNapoleonicNegotiationPoliticalWargame

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

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P

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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.