- BGG rating
- 6.4
Plan 1919
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 1992
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,390
- BGG rating
- 6.8
1918: Storm in the West
1992
Rules assistance for 1918: Storm in the West
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for 1918: Storm in the West
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
1918: Storm in the West is a board game released in 1992 for 2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ted Raicer and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Ratio / Combat Results Table.
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About the game
"1918: Storm in the West" is a two-player wargame that simulates the last nine months of the Great War on the Western front, from the German Stosstruppen-led offensives of the spring, to the final allied "Big Push" in the fall. Players step into the shoes of the military high command of their nation or Alliance. The German player at first must attempt to gain ground, perhaps even knocking the Allies out, through offensive action, before going over to a defense strong enough to contain the enemy counteroffensive. The Allied player must grimly hold against the Teutonic onslaught, then counterattack and push them back far enough to break Germany's will to fight. Originally published in Command magazine #16 May-Jun 1992 Contents: Rules Map 163 counters
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Publishers
- Kokusai-Tsushin Co., Ltd. (国際通信社)
- XTR Corp
Questions and answers
1918: Storm in the West supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for 1918: Storm in the West is 240 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 1918: Storm in the West for ages 12 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.
1918: Storm in the West has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
1918: Storm in the West belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War I. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Ratio / Combat Results Table. 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 1918: Storm in the West are: Ted Raicer. 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 1918: Storm in the West 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.