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1848: Year of Revolution
Head-to-Head Duel

1848: Year of Revolution

Designed by Brian Train

Published by BTR Games

Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach

Players

2-4

Community Snapshot

Best with 2–3
Medium complexity
60–150 min
8.3 on BGG (4)
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Categories

Post-Napoleonic
Set in the 19th century after Napoleon — Victorian era, industrialization, and colonial expansion.
Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.

At its best with 2 players, this medium game offers area control gameplay in 60–150 min.

How It Plays

Area Majority / Influence

You're competing to have the most presence in key areas on the board — think of it like a friendly turf war.

Area Movement

You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Movement Points

You get a set number of movement points to spend on moving your pieces — plan your path carefully.

About This Game

"1848: Year of Revolution" is a wargame simulation of the series of popular revolts that swept across continental Europe in that year. The revolutionaries involved wanted to overthrow the reactionary and repressive regimes that had been in power since the Treaty of Vienna in 1815. Prince Metternich of Austria, ‘the coachman of Europe,’ had kept order and stifled change for over 30 years with his continent-wide system of police spies and divisive diplomacy.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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Play Time

60-150 min

Complexity

3.0 / 5

Rating

8.3

Year

2015