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The First World War (2004)

2–4 players · 90 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
90 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.1/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like wargame games — medium-light complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About The First World War

The game is by veteran designer Ted Raicer and contains: 1 hard mounted game board, 96 army counters (about an inch per side; incl. 24 dummies), 46 City Victory markers, 30 Combat chits, 1 Game Turn marker, 1 Game Round marker, 4 Victory Point markers, 8 Game Order Determination markers, 4 Surrender markers, 1 Treaty of Brest-Litovsk marker, 2 Dice, 1 Rules Booklet (8 pages, full-color). The game board divides the map of Europe into three Theaters of War - the Western Theater…

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WargameWorld War I

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation · Designer: Ted Raicer

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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The First World War FAQ

How many players is The First World War?
The First World War plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does The First World War take to play?
A game of The First World War takes 90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The First World War any good?
The First World War rates 6.1/10 from 460 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war i game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling, point to point movement.