From Rick Thornquist at the Gamewire...

"Another new one - Rio Grande is going to be distributing Friedrich in North America. This game was released last Essen by Histogame. Jay's version of the game will have some small component improvements and should be available before the end of the year."

Good news for those of us who were interested, but not enough to buy it at $50+.

Seems like an odd one for Rio Grande to pick up. Oh well, I've already got my copy!

Clarification:

The reprint, which will be done in the near future is made by total responsibility by histogame. Rio Grande will import a considerable quantity for US-market. Suggested retail price by rio grande will be $60.

Richard Sivel
designer of friedrich

A great deal (if in the US) is to get the "Friedrich"\"Bonaparte at Marengo" bundle, with free shipping, from Simmons Games. Best purchase for me this year; two fantastic games for, IIRC, about $90 total.