Ottoman Sunset: The Great War in the Near East*
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In 1914, the Ottoman Empire agreed to shelter the fleeing German battleship Goeben, renamed Yavuz, as World War I erupted in Europe. As players control the Young Turks, they try to sustain the empire amidst the chaos of war, fighting against British-led forces, Russian armies, and a Hashemite Arab revolt. Despite earlier victories, the Ottomans faced inevitable defeat by October 1918; can you lead them to success where history failed?
Nominated for 2 awards.
- 👥 1 Players
- ⏱️ 30 Minutes
- 🧒 13+ years old
- 🧩 Easy to learn
* We like Ottoman Sunset: The Great War in the Near East so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 8 in Best Games Set in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
- Position 5 in Best Games Set in Turkey 🇹🇷
- Position 30 in The best board games to play only solo (Solitaire)
- Position 20 in The best "Charles S. Roberts Awards🇺🇸" winners and nominees
- Position 19 in The best games set in Germany 🇩🇪
- Position 9 in The best Tower Defense board games 🗼
- Position 7 in The Best Wargames with Solo Variant
- Position 20 in The best World War I games ⚔️
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