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Burma 1942-45

Burma 1942-45

Compass Games · 1976
2–4240–360 min14+ yrs2.8/5 complexity6.6 BGG#20.555 BGG263Strategy
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How do you play Burma 1942-45?

Burma, 1942-45 is an operational-scale game using brigades and battalions. Play moves in stops and starts as supply and the monsoon may limit operations. The rugged terrain and tenuous supply lines result in a game of maneuver and logistics that players must manage to gain victory.

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Burma 1942-45 box art
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Burma, 1942-45 is an operational-scale game using brigades and battalions. Play moves in stops and starts as supply and the monsoon may limit operations. The rugged terrain and tenuous supply lines result in a game of maneuver and logistics that players must manage to gain victory. The Japanese can infiltrate the Allied lines while the Allied can release long-range patrols in the Japanese rear, creating havoc. Both sides must attack to get anywhere, while the Allied player must build the Burma Road through to China.

2025 Updated graphics (featuring a mounted game map) and all errata are incorporated in this new edition.

Complexity: Medium Playing time: 2 to 6 hours Solitaire Suitability: Medium Players: Two Map Scale: 1 hex = 15 miles Time Scale: 1 Turn = 1 Month Unit Scale: Brigades, Butais and Battalions

game anatomy
Complexity2.8 / 5
BGG rating6.6 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
240–360 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#20.555
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Burma 1942-45 is a wargame game, for 2–4 players, taking ~240–360 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Burma 1942-45 — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Burma 1942-45 support?
Burma 1942-45 is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Burma 1942-45 take?
A game of Burma 1942-45 takes about 240–360 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Burma 1942-45 for?
Burma 1942-45 is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is Burma 1942-45?
Burma 1942-45 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.8 out of 5.
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