- BGG rank
- BGG #25,612
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Battlecards: World Conflict – Pacific Theatre: Starter Set
- 2–8 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2003
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,190
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set
2003
Rules assistance for Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
Rules assistant for Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set
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Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set is a board game released in 2003 for 2–8 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jonathan Bjork and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
THE RUSSIAN FRONT THE SOVIET UNION vs GERMANY Frustrated by the stalemate in the west, Hitler turns his fierce ambitions eastward. But standing in his way is an empire with vast resources, determined people, and a leader whose lust for power and ruthlessness could be Hitler's match. The Soviet Union rises to the challenge with great tenacity and a seemingly endless supply of soldiers willing to give their lives for the state. Can the Red Army overwhelm the Wehrmacht? Can the Luftwaffe hold the skies against the growing Red Air Force? Will Hitler or Stalin be victorious in the largest single battle-front in all of history? You make the orders, you choose the targets, and you reap the glorious victory or the final defeat! Battlecards is a card game in which you and your opponent(s) build up forces and conduct battles in many of the great conflicts in history. This particular starter set deals with the Pacific Theater during World War II. The game consists of 154 card set. Based upon the draw of Conflict cards, players may build forces, learn about their opponent, gain a secret advantage, or enter into a battle. The objective is to be the player at the end of the game with the most victory points, or to win the battle for your opponent’s homeland. In addition, 20-card expansion packs are available to improve the selection and capabilities of Arsenal cards and Conflict cards for this set. Additionally, this set can be combined with the other World War II Starter Sets so you and your friends may play the entire war as you please.
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- DG Associates
Questions and answers
Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set supports 2–8 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 Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set 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 Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set for ages 10 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.
Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set are: Jonathan Bjork. 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 Battlecards: World Conflict – The Russian Front: Starter Set 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.