Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
"Holy Roman Empire" is a political and military wargame of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) that plunged Germany and Europe into one of the longest and most destructive wars.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Auction/Bidding
Bid against other players to determine who receives an item, action, or priority.
Area Movement
Move pieces between connected regions rather than along individual spaces.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has different abilities, restrictions, or strategic advantages.
Read the full game description
"Holy Roman Empire" is a political and military wargame of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) that plunged Germany and Europe into one of the longest and most destructive wars. Up to six players control the major powers of the era, fielding armies, building navies and engaging in diplomatic intrigue, bribery and treachery that will decide who will wear the crown of the Holy Roman Empire and control Germany. Powers represented are Austria, Palatinat, Bavaria, Sweden, Spain and France. Game Components: One 17 x 22 area map of central Europe, 260 counters, Two Cards Sheets each of 36 state cards, Rule book.