- BGG rating
- 9.0
Amerika: Allied UFO – The YB-35 Flying Wing In Amerika
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,481
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Amerika
2015
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- 2–3 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
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Amerika is a board game released in 2015 for 2–3 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael C. Kelley, Doug Friend, Adam Woodard, and Chris Noble and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Amerika: Bring in the Heavies
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 4.0
Amerika: Cruise Missile Attack – Surface Missiles In Amerika
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Amerika: Defcon 1 – Atomic Defense in Amerika
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Amerika: Ein Grosse Ratte – The P.1000 Ratte In Amerika
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Amerika: Grossflugzeugkreuzer – Great Aircraft Cruiser
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Amerika: ICBM – Amerika Rockets
- 2–3 players
- 120–360 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Amerika: Monster of the Reich
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Amerika: Silverbird – Germany's Space Plane
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Amerika: Taiho Kai – Great Phoenix of the Ocean
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 10.0
Amerika: Target Amerika – The Bomber Projects
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Amerika: Thor's Hammer – The Karl Gerat Morser In Amerika
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Amerika: B-36 – Peackeeper of America
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Amerika: Strategic Markers
- 2–3 players
- 90–360 min
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Amerika: Germany's A-Series Rockets
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Amerika: I-400 Sentoku
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Amerika: Projekt Ursel Type XXI U-boat
- 2–3 players
- 120–150 min
- 2018
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About the game
"AMERIKA" takes place in an “alternate time-line” reality to explore the possibilities of what could have happened if certain events during the Second World War had a much different result. Players choose to either be Axis forces invading America, or Allied forces attempting to defend America long enough to achieve a technological edge and turn the tide of war. The most unique part of AMERIKA is the ability of commanders to build their own custom invasion force. Following the army build rules, each side can customize their force to suit their own strategy. They also control how the forces are deployed at the start of the game. The balancing factor is a victory point time limit and a growing defensive force. The attackers must move fast! The 20" X 30" map depicts the United States and surrounding areas as it was around World War 2. Areas are broken up into Land Territories, City Zones, Nuclear Research Sites, and Naval Landing Zones. The Allies must defend their 20 major Cities from Axis occupation in order to continue fielding their defensive forces. However, they must also keep the enemy from capturing the 2 research facilities across the U.S. so atomic research can be harnessed and Victory Points earned. Axis forces are tasked with simultaneously cutting off Allied supplies and capturing nuclear technology for themselves to crush the last remaining opposition to Axis world domination. By attacking America from both sides at once, coordination and decisive action is a must! AMERIKA also introduces veteran wargame players to a variety of new units like jet fighters and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, while keeping each unit type’s rules easy enough for beginners to master. With just 8 unit types in the game, purchasing and combat move fast and are resolved simply using a battle board. All 8 unit-types are unique to this game and cannot be found elsewhere.
Categories
Mechanics
Publishers
- Historical Board Gaming
Questions and answers
Amerika supports 2–3 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 Amerika is 120 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 Amerika 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.
Amerika has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Amerika belongs to these categories: Wargame, Science Fiction, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Amerika are: Michael C. Kelley, Doug Friend, Adam Woodard, and Chris Noble. 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 Amerika 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.