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Kreta: Operation Merkur

Kreta: Operation Merkur

Heat of Battle · 2008Expansion
2120 min12+ yrs3.5/5 complexity8.0 BGG165CouplesStrategy
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A Battle Study on the German Invasion of Crete KRETA contains: Chapter OM, that includes rules for new units, terrain types, weapons notes and historical Campaign (6 pages) 7 Historical Map Scenarios 10 Geomorphic Map Scenarios Huge Color 56"x40" Historical Map featuring Maleme battle area, drawn by Tom Repetti 122 full color counters (37 large, 85 small)

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A Battle Study on the German Invasion of Crete

KRETA contains: * Chapter OM, that includes rules for new units, terrain types, weapons notes and historical Campaign (6 pages) * 7 Historical Map Scenarios * 10 Geomorphic Map Scenarios * Huge Color 56"x40" Historical Map featuring Maleme battle area, drawn by Tom Repetti * 122 full color counters (37 large, 85 small)

game anatomy
Complexity3.5 / 5
BGG rating8.0 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Kreta: Operation Merkur?
Kreta: Operation Merkur is a expansion for base-game game, for 2 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Kreta: Operation Merkur — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Kreta: Operation Merkur support?
Kreta: Operation Merkur is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Kreta: Operation Merkur take?
A game of Kreta: Operation Merkur takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Kreta: Operation Merkur for?
Kreta: Operation Merkur is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Kreta: Operation Merkur?
Kreta: Operation Merkur has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.5 out of 5.

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