Friedrich: Anniversary Edition
A long, card-driven Seven Years War simulation where one player alone defends Prussia against everyone else.
Who it's for
Committed wargame and history groups who want a genuinely deep evening-length simulation with real asymmetric tension.
Not for you if…
You want a light or medium-length game, since this runs over three hours and demands real strategic commitment from everyone.
Vibe's take
tense, historical, strategic, asymmetric, demanding
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About this game
Friedrich puts one player alone in the boots of Frederick the Great, desperately holding Prussia together while up to three opponents coordinate an invasion from every direction. Generals maneuver city to city on a map of old Europe, and battles are settled through card play rather than dice, so a well-timed tactical card can turn a doomed defense into a legendary stand. Frederick just needs to survive with part of his provinces intact until the Tsarina dies, a race the attackers know and will exploit relentlessly. It is a long, story-rich historical simulation built for players who want their card game to actually feel like grand strategy, not a light evening filler.
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By the numbers
Players
Duration
210 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.1 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.6/10
Rank #1,057
3.1k ratings
Published
2004
Language
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