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Dirtside II

Dirtside II

Ground Zero Games · 1993
2–4120 min12+ yrs2.9/5 complexity7.3 BGG#9.612 BGG370CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Dirtside II?

Dirtside II is a comprehensive set of generic rules for simulating science fiction battles in virtually any background or "future history". The system covers combined-arms actions from a few platoons up to a full battalion combat group level.

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Dirtside II box art
official art · Ground Zero Games

Dirtside II is a comprehensive set of generic rules for simulating science fiction battles in virtually any background or "future history".

The system covers combined-arms actions from a few platoons up to a full battalion combat group level. Rules are included for infantry, AFV's of all types, artillery, aerospace support and landings, combat walkers and much more. The game is designed for use with 1:300/1:285 scale miniatures but will function equally well with 1:200 or other scales. The game has a flexible integrated game sequence, chartless combat system, vehicle design and points value system and more.

game anatomy
Complexity2.9 / 5
BGG rating7.3 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#9.612
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Q3How do you play Dirtside II?
Dirtside II is a book game, for 2–4 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Dirtside II — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Dirtside II support?
Dirtside II is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Dirtside II take?
A game of Dirtside II takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Dirtside II for?
Dirtside II is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Dirtside II?
Dirtside II has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.9 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories
Roll & write →Book →Miniatures →Science Fiction →Wargame →

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