Drums & Muskets is a game system that recreates battles of the 18th Century, from roughly the adoption of the socket bayonet through the French Revolution. Leuthen is the first game in the series.
The very existence of the Hohenzollern monarchy is in question. Prussia hovers on the brink of collapse after a string of defeats as the winter of 1757/58 approaches. Frederick throws his small army against an Austrian force nearly twice its size with time only for one desperate battle to redeem his fortune before the snows fall.
Designer Frank Chadwick has created an elegant set of simple game mechanics that seemlessly integrate command control, maneuver and morale with the uncertainties of a combat. The battles of The Age of Reason are yours to refight with the Drums & Muskets series!
Game Data:
Number of Players: 2 Ages: 13 and up Playing Time: approximately 40 minutes Complexity: 3.5 on a 9 scale Solitaire Suitability: 5 on a 9 scale Scale: Each unit represents a division of from 2,000 to 8,000 men. Each space on the map is approxi¬mately one kilometer across. Each turn represents one hour.
Polybag Game Components:
• One 20-page full color rules booklet
• One 11" x 17" paper game map
• 25 Tactical Event cards
• 30 1 x 1/2" rectangular units
• 23 square markers
• One 8.5" x 11" full color Player aid mat
Suggested Polybag Price: $24.95
What's In The Box?:
• One 20-page full color rules booklet
• One 11" x 17" paper game map
• 25 Tactical Event cards
• 30 1 x 1/2" rectangular units
• 23 square markers
• One 8.5" x 11" full color Player aid mat
• One six-sided 12mm die • One 11" x 17" mounted, jigsaw-cut game map • One bright red, 9 1/4" x 5 7/8" Standard cardboard VPG game box • One beautiful box cover sleeve • One "Wipes-A-Lot" napkin • One charcoal dessicant packet
Suggested Box Price: $34.95
Peek and Play Preview Video:
Video Review:
Video Review by Marco Arnaudo
What They're Saying:
- "I am rating this so highly for what it is... if you want an light wargame that plays within an hour, has a lot of interesting decisions and excellent components, then this is a game for you." - A.T. Selvaggio (Board Game Geek)
- "Leuthen is indeed elegant, as there is a good amount of feel for the warfare of the time in a simple, playable system which has just enough options and flexibility to make you want to come back and have another go. Ultimately, this is a slugging match and with limited turns and a small map, so it very much becomes a case of coming together in the face of the enemy as there is no time for fancy maneuver. It looks gorgeous, plays well, and, very importantly, is fun. Not sure that I can ask anything more. A lovely game which I highly recommend." - Mark Rivera (Boardgames In Blighty)
Credits:
Game Design: Frank Chadwick Development: Bryan Armor and Alan Emrich Map Art: Tim Allen Playtesting: Steve Darrell, Joshua Gottesman, Hermann Luttmann, Lance McMillan, Kim Meints, David Moody, Andy Nicoll, John Welch Proofreading: Bill Barrett, Brad Bernstein, Hans Korting, Rick Partin, Leigh Toms, Ian Wakeham
Price:
Suggested Mounted Map Price: $6.50
Game Resources:
(Rules require a PDF viewer installed in your browser, or right-click to download and open with a PDF reader)
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