
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,063
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Downfall of the Third Reich
- 2–3 players
- 150–240 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2022

2006
Rules assistance for Blitzwar
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Blitzwar is a board game released in 2006 for 2–3 players, 600 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Victor Catala and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling.
BlitzWar is a World War Two strategic game set in the European and North African theater of operations which provides a high level of historical simulation with shorter games and with simpler rules than other games currently available. The main goal of BlitzWar is to provide strategy game lovers with an exciting game. This is largely provided by the number of decisions to be taken along with a great choice of action, although these will normally follow historical ones.
Blitzwar 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 Blitzwar is 600 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 Blitzwar 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.
Blitzwar has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Blitzwar belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling. 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 Blitzwar are: Victor Catala. 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 Blitzwar 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.