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Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates
1980
Rules assistance for Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates
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- 2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates
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Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates is a board game released in 1980 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jim Dunnigan and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates is an operational level simulation of a hypothetical attempt by the Warsaw Pact to seize the city of West Berlin within the context of a general conventional East-West war. The playing pieces represent the actual units which could conceivably become involved. The game map represents the actual terrain of Berlin and East Ger-many over which such a battle would be fought. The two players (NATO and Warsaw Pact) maneuver their units across the map and conduct combat according to the rules of play. Victory is determined at the end of Game-Turn 16 or when-ever the Warsaw Pact Player achieves control of the city (whichever comes first). Originally published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #79 - March/April 1980. Game Scale: Game Turn: 8 hours Hex: 0.62 mile / 1 kilometer Units: Company to Battle Group Game Inventory: One 22 x 32" full color mapsheet One dual-side printed countersheet (200 1/2" counters of which 3 are blank) One 12-page rulebook Two Six Sided-Dice (box version only) Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-15 hours Note: Players of the magazine version will need to provide two six-sided dice for game play
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- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates 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 Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates is 180 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 Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates 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.
Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates belongs to these categories: Wargame and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, 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 Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates are: Jim Dunnigan. 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 Berlin '85: The Enemy at the Gates 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.