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The Lamps Are Going Out (2016)

2–4 players · 180–240 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.6 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
180–240 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.6/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like wargame games — medium complexity, plays in 180–240 min.

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About The Lamps Are Going Out

The Lamps Are Going Out is a fast-paced game of strategic decision making in the First World War for two to four players. There are two Alliances – Central Powers and Triple Entente – each divided into two Factions. The Central Powers player controls the Germany and Central Allies (Austria-Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria) Factions while the Triple Entente player has the Western Allies (Great Britain, Belgium, France and Italy) and Eastern Allies/US (Russia, Serbia, R…

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WargameWorld War I

Mechanics: Action Points, Area Movement, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Simulation · Designer: Kirk Uhlmann

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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The Lamps Are Going Out FAQ

How many players is The Lamps Are Going Out?
The Lamps Are Going Out plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does The Lamps Are Going Out take to play?
A game of The Lamps Are Going Out takes 180–240 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Lamps Are Going Out any good?
The Lamps Are Going Out rates 7.6/10 from 264 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war i game built around action points, area movement, campaign / battle card driven.