- BGG rating
- 7.0
Gamers Guide: Arnhem Defiant Stand + Scottish Corridor
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,121
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Arnhem: Defiant Stand
2003
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- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.8/5
For 2 players
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Arnhem: Defiant Stand is a board game released in 2003 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ray Tapio and Kurt Martin and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
The Battle of Arnhem in super detail, with a building by building map with big hexes (you can put a bunch of counters in each one). 10 mostly small scenarios Two sheets of die cut counters with new art - big 3/4" AFV counters including lots of unusual German AFVs Giant-hex two sheet map depicting downtown Arnhem in September 1944 Super-sized deluxe AFV cards for all AFV types Sturdy box Two ten-sided dice Four Play Aid cards The tank counters are 3/4" across - the largest AFV counter of any tactical-level system on the market. The personnel counters are 5/8" each. Mostly a two or four-player game - it seems to play very quickly. There is a Basic Game included that explains all of the rules in a simple format. It takes about a half hour to get comfortable with tanks, infantry and terrain and start really playing. Very solid and extremely nice production values.
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- Critical Hit, Inc.
Questions and answers
Arnhem: Defiant Stand supports 2–6 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 Arnhem: Defiant Stand is 90 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 Arnhem: Defiant Stand 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.
Arnhem: Defiant Stand has a complexity rating of 3.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Arnhem: Defiant Stand belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Arnhem: Defiant Stand are: Ray Tapio and Kurt Martin. 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 Arnhem: Defiant Stand 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.