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Maria Theresa and the War of the Austrian Succession w/Maria de Luxe Expansion

By: Histogame

Type: Collection

Product Line: War Games (Histogame)


Product Info

Title
Maria Theresa and the War of the Austrian Succession w/Maria de Luxe Expansion
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
Richard Sivel
Publish Year
2016
Dimensions
12x12x2.5"
NKG Part #
2148041335
Type
Collection
Age Range
14 Years and Up
# Players
2 - 3 Players
Game Length
120 - 300 Minutes

Description

Collection includes:
  • Maria Theresa and the War of the Austrian Succession w/box
  • Maria de Luxe Expansion – no box

    The 23-year-old Maria Theresa ascends to the Austrian throne. Thinking of her as easy prey, Frederick of Prussia invades Silesia and quickly conquers the Austrian province. Only weeks later, Bavaria, France, and Saxony attack as well; and so, the War of the Austrian Succession becomes general. But there is one thing the attackers have underestimated: the strength of character and fierce tenacity of the young Maria Theresa.

    MARIA is primarily a 3-player game. One player is Austria, the second is France plus Bavaria, while the third player has the schizophrenic role of playing Prussia (Austria's enemy) and the so-called Pragmatic Army (Austria's ally) at the same time. This is made possible by the division of the map into two parts, the Flanders map, and the Bohemia map.

    MARIA is derived from the award-winning FRIEDRICH, but has its very own character, including politics, hussars, force marches, and imperial election. Subtle maneuvers, seizure of fortresses, prudent retreats, and Machiavellian politics are the keys to victory. However, players must be careful: whoever uses his Tactical Cards unwisely in battle can suddenly find himself not on the highway to glory but on the road to ruin.

    MARIA takes you to the era of the 18th century's ruthless struggle for power. It can be played in 2 variants: the shorter, simplified introductory game or the longer but richer advanced game, with its simultaneous campaigns in Bohemia and Flanders.

    Components may be mixed and stored with other items. Individual components have not been counted but are believed to be complete except where noted above. Specific items range in condition from Fair to NM with most falling around the condition listed for this collection.