Versailles 1919
A board game by Mark Herman, Geoff Engelstein
2-4 Players 60-120 minutes Medium
Sudden Death Ending, Area Majority / Influence, End Game Bonuses, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, Auction/Bidding, Events, Track Movement, Negotiation
Negotiation, Political, World War I
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Description
Versailles 1919 drops you into the chaotic aftermath of World War I where you and up to three friends haggle, bluff, and out‑maneuver each other to shape the peace settlement. Designed by Mark Herman and Geoff Engelstein (2020), this 60‑120‑minute game blends negotiation, political intrigue, and a dash of history‑simulation with mechanics that keep everyone on their toes: bid for influence in the dead‑locked Versailles conference, move your diplomats along the tracks, and rally area majority while eyeing those juicy end‑game bonuses. The sudden‑death ending means the clock can stop the moment a player pulls the final lever, so you’ll be negotiating till the very last minute. Solo players get a full‑fledged solitaire experience too, making it a perfect mix of strategy, drama, and a little bit of lucky bidding.
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