# The Great Hunger: Ireland's Tragedy in the 19th Century

The Great Hunger: Ireland's Tragedy in the 19th Century is a board game for 2–5 players. It plays in 60–90 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 3. The cheapest copy in stock is $61.99 (United States).

- **Players:** 2–5 (best with 3)
- **Playing time:** 60–90 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 1.7 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2026
- **Categories:** Political, Post-Napoleonic
- **Mechanics:** Alliances, Area Movement, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Area Majority / Influence, Interrupts, Hot Potato

**Designers:** Kevin McPartland, Jerry Shiles

**Artists:** Knut Grünitz

**Publishers:** Compass Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miniature Market | 61.99 $ | https://www.miniaturemarket.com/The-Great-Hunger-Ireland-s-Tragedy-in-the-19th-Century/CPA5003 |
| Board Game Bliss | 70.95 $ | https://www.boardgamebliss.com/products/the-great-hunger-ireland-s-tragedy-in-the-19th-century |
| 401 Games | 75.95 $ | https://store.401games.ca/products/the-great-hunger-irelands-tragedy-in-the-19th-century |
| Alphaspel | 799 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/355652-the-great-hunger-irelands-tragedy-in-the-19th-century-en |
| Fantasiapelit | 83.5 € | https://www.fantasiapelit.com/index.php?main=ai&kat=single&mista=indeksi&etsittava=_246472 |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-great-hunger)
- [The Great Hunger: Ireland's Tragedy in the 19th Century in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/the-great-hunger)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424108)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-21. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._