S&T 262, April 2010 – Frederick’s War: War of the Austrian Succession, 1741-48 Frederick’s War: War of the Austrian Succession (FW), is a wargame of intermediate complexity simulating the struggle for power in Europe during the highpoint of the Enlightenment, 1741-48. It can be played by two, three or four, with each player representing a different major power: Prussia, Austria, France or Britain.