
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,081
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Zombicide: Invader
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for AT-43: Operation Damocles Campaign Book
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AT-43: Operation Damocles Campaign Book is an expansion for AT-43 Initiation Set: Operation Damocles released in 2008 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, Arnaud Cuidet, and Collin Kelly and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points.
Operation Damocles describes new missions as well as new special rules. This campaign is divided into three phases, one for each level of the factory world. Each phase is composed of four "priority" missions, covering the development of the operation and the conditions on Damocles. This book also contains the official errata for AT-43. This campaign uses the rules from AT-43: The Rulebook and the Army Books.
AT-43: Operation Damocles Campaign Book 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 AT-43: Operation Damocles Campaign Book is 60 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 AT-43: Operation Damocles Campaign Book 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.
AT-43: Operation Damocles Campaign Book has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
AT-43: Operation Damocles Campaign Book belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points. 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 AT-43: Operation Damocles Campaign Book are: Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, Arnaud Cuidet, and Collin Kelly. 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 AT-43: Operation Damocles Campaign Book as an expansion for AT-43 Initiation Set: Operation Damocles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need AT-43 Initiation Set: Operation Damocles to use it. Check that your edition of AT-43 Initiation Set: Operation Damocles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.