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The Guns of August (1981)

2–6 players · 360–1080 min · age 12+ · ★ 5.9 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
360–1080 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
5.9/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like wargame games — medium complexity, plays in 360–1080 min.

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The Guns of August board game box cover

About The Guns of August

(from the back of the box :) The thunder of the guns that August would deafen all Europe. For the next four years there would be no quiet: on the western front in France, on the eastern front in Russia, in the Italian Alps and the Balkan foothills, the only peace would be among the dead. Recreating the Great War of 1914-1918, GUNS OF AUGUST is a unique, exciting game. As the Central Powers player YOU control the armies of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey, and mak…

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WargameWorld War I

Mechanics: Hexagon Grid · Designer: Rob Beyma, Frank Davis

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The Guns of August FAQ

How many players is The Guns of August?
The Guns of August plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does The Guns of August take to play?
A game of The Guns of August takes 360–1080 min, at medium complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Guns of August any good?
The Guns of August rates 5.9/10 from 605 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war i game built around hexagon grid.