
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,168
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Velikye Luki: Little Stalingrad of the North
- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2000

2001
Rules assistance for A Greek Tragedy: The Italian Invasion of Greece 1940-1941
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
A Greek Tragedy: The Italian Invasion of Greece 1940-1941 is a board game released in 2001 for 2 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard H. Berg and Dirk Blennemann and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
Covers "the invasion of Greece by Italy during WWII". One version of the game is historically accurate but unbalanced. It is good for study and solo play. The other version is a best case scenario that pretends the Italians were not as inefficient as they were historically in that particular battle. making the game more balanced and better for two players. The one and two-thirds sheets of counters that have to be mounted (good cardstock provided with game) and cut-out are simple and attractive, same for the map. 7.5 miles/hex, 1 mo/turn, battalions-divisions.
A Greek Tragedy: The Italian Invasion of Greece 1940-1941 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 A Greek Tragedy: The Italian Invasion of Greece 1940-1941 is 360 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 A Greek Tragedy: The Italian Invasion of Greece 1940-1941 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.
A Greek Tragedy: The Italian Invasion of Greece 1940-1941 has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
A Greek Tragedy: The Italian Invasion of Greece 1940-1941 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 A Greek Tragedy: The Italian Invasion of Greece 1940-1941 are: Richard H. Berg and Dirk Blennemann. 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 A Greek Tragedy: The Italian Invasion of Greece 1940-1941 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.