2002 · Pike and Shot

Wallenstein

Players command rival powers in central Europe during the Thirty Years’ War, managing conquest, taxation, and economic development across a map of regions. On each turn players perform actions such as recruiting and moving armies, building improvements, collecting taxes, feeding civilians, and provisioning troops; many actions raise unrest and can trigger expensive rebellions. Conflicts resolve using a cube tower mechanic that randomizes battlefield outcomes and reflects attrition. Victory goes to the player who establishes the greatest power by the game’s end through territorial control, economic strength, and military success.

groupPlayers

3–5 best 5

schedulePlaying time

150 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

3.3 / 5