La Belle Époque

A game by Paolo Carraro

1 - 4 Players 90 - 180 minutes Medium

Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Variable Set-up

Card Game, Economic, Negotiation, Political, Post-Napoleonic, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

La Belle Époque is a game that drops you into the midst of a pivotal moment in European history, where the air is thick with optimism and innovation, but also simmering with tension. It's the period between the French-Prussian Wars and the onset of World War I, and the great powers of Europe - Central Empires, France, Great Britain, and Russia - are all vying for supremacy. As you take on the role of one of these powers, you'll navigate the complex web of alliances, rivalries, and technological advancements that defined this era. In this game, designed by Paolo Carraro and released in 2021, you'll engage in a delicate dance of negotiation, bidding, and strategic maneuvering, all set against the backdrop of an escalating arms race and colonial expansion. With a playtime of 90 to 180 minutes, La Belle Époque is a game that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you manage your resources, influence key events, and outmaneuver your opponents to emerge victorious. Whether you're playing solo or with up to three friends, the game's normal complexity and rich mechanics ensure a deeply engaging experience that will transport you to the tumultuous world of early 20th-century Europe.