- BGG rating
- 7.5
Rules assistance for Bolt Action: Korea
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Bolt Action: Korea
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Bolt Action: Korea is an expansion for Bolt Action released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Line of Sight.
About the game
A new supplement bringing Bolt Action to a new period and conflict, the Korean War, with special rules, forces and scenarios to game this conflict. This supplement for Bolt Action expands the rules-set from its World War Two roots to this new, and truly modern, conflict. Bolt Action: Korea contains all the rules, Theatre Lists, scenarios, and new and exciting units, never seen in Bolt Action before, to wargame this turbulent period of world history.
Publishers
- Osprey Games
- Warlord Games
Questions and answers
Bolt Action: Korea 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 Bolt Action: Korea is 120 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 Bolt Action: Korea 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.
Bolt Action: Korea has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Bolt Action: Korea belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Line of Sight. 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 catalogue lists Bolt Action: Korea as an expansion for Bolt Action. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bolt Action to use it. Check that your edition of Bolt Action is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.