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World War II: European Theater of Operations

World War II: European Theater of Operations

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) · 1985
2–5240–1200 min12+ yrs4.0/5 complexity7.3 BGG#7.268 BGG905Strategy
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The WORLD WAR grand strategic game covers the European Theater of Operations and the Middle East from 1939 to 1945, with special scenarios for the blitzkrieg in Poland, France, and Russia.

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World War II: European Theater of Operations box art
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The WORLD WAR grand strategic game covers the European Theater of Operations and the Middle East from 1939 to 1945, with special scenarios for the blitzkrieg in Poland, France, and Russia. The game provides special rules for armored attack, air and naval operations, strategic warfare, production, and army group command. The WORLD WAR II game captures the epic sweep of national fortunes on a month-by-month basis. Sharp reversals of fortune are possible at any point as the operational initiative shifts from player to player. A multi-player option creates tension between the partners on each side. Optional rules re-create political situations faced by the major powers.

Components:

2 22" x 34" maps
32 pg rule booklet
2 Player aids cards
800 die-cut counters

Ages 12 through adult. PLAYING TIME: 4 to 50 HOURS

(source: back of TSR edition)

game anatomy
Complexity4.0 / 5
BGG rating7.3 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
240–1200 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#7.268
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Q4How many players does World War II: European Theater of Operations support?
World War II: European Theater of Operations is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of World War II: European Theater of Operations take?
A game of World War II: European Theater of Operations takes about 240–1200 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is World War II: European Theater of Operations for?
World War II: European Theater of Operations is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is World War II: European Theater of Operations?
World War II: European Theater of Operations has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 4.0 out of 5.
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