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12 Hours at Maleme
2022
Rules assistance for 12 Hours at Maleme
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 60–180 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for 12 Hours at Maleme
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12 Hours at Maleme is a board game released in 2022 for 1–2 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ivan Prat and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
12 Hours at Maleme is a two-player wargame simulating the battle for the control of Maleme airfield (Crete), that took place on May 20, 1941 between the 1st Air Landing Assault Regiment from the German 7th Air Division and the 22nd New Zealand Infantry Battalion from the 2nd New Zealand Division. The game simulates the tense one-day fight over the control of Maleme airfield and the all-important Allied position on Hill 107. Players will activate units alternatively in order to achieve control of key positions or prevent the other player from doing so. Every time a unit is activated, the owner may move it, fire at other unit(s) or try to remove a pinned or regroup condition. Afterwards, the other player will do the same. Each side has some HQ actions they may use to increase their options to achieve victory. Everytime a 6 is rolled when a unit fires or tries a refit action the time advances 30 minutes, nearing the time when one side will withdraw from the battlefield.
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12 Hours at Maleme supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 12 Hours at Maleme is 60–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 12 Hours at Maleme for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
12 Hours at Maleme has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
12 Hours at Maleme belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Secret Unit Deployment. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 12 Hours at Maleme are: Ivan Prat. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 12 Hours at Maleme as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.