- BGG rating
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Rules assistance for Bolt Action: Pegasus Bridge
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- 2–99 players
- 180 min
- 8+
Rules assistant for Bolt Action: Pegasus Bridge
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Bolt Action: Pegasus Bridge is an expansion for Bolt Action released in 2013 for 2–99 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Rick Priestley and Alessio Cavatore and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
About the game
This awesome set contains everything you need to recreate the daring raid that paved the way for the Allied D-Day invasion. The Mission The mission, in the opening minutes of the Normandy landings, was to capture the Bénouville Bridge and the nearby Ranville Bridge in order to prevent German reinforcements from reaching the beaches, where Allied forces were pouring ashore. 180 men, led by Major John Howard, landed close to their targets in gliders. Using the element of surprise, they were tasked with seizing the bridges, and more importantly, hold them against the inevitable German counter attack. Bénouville Bridge was later renamed Pegasus Bridge, in reference to the shoulder emblem worn by the British Airborne forces. The Battlefield Using the contents of the battle set, you can really set the scene for this pivotal battle. The centrepiece is a laser-cut model of the bridge itself, accompanied by models of the Cafe Gondre, as well as a pill box, a gun pit and even two telegraph poles! Next come the forces themselves - for the defenders, 20 German infantry, backed up with a 5cm KwK 39 anti-tank gun and MG42 machine gun team. The attackers are a 10-man British Airborne squad plus a 2-man PIAT team, and an exclusive model of Major John Howard, which is only available in this set. You'll also get decal sheets for both the sides to help you prepare your forces for battle. Last but not least the box includes a scenario booklet that describes how to set up and fight the battle for Pegasus Bridge. (Remember, this is a supplement for the Bolt Action game, so you'll need a copy of the core rules too!) Box Contents: Laser-cut Bridge Laser-cut Cafe Gondres Resin Gun Pit Metal 5cm KwK 39 anti-tank gun and 3 crew Laser-cut Pillbox Metal German MG42 MMG team 2 laser-cut telegraph poles (on the Cafe sheets) 20 plastic German Infantry and plastic bases Major John Howard and plastic base (exclusive new model) 10 man British Airborne squad and plastic bases 2-man PIAT team and plastic bases Scenario booklet Decal sheets for the Paras and Heer
Designers
Publishers
- Warlord Games
Questions and answers
Bolt Action: Pegasus Bridge supports 2–99 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: Pegasus Bridge 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 Bolt Action: Pegasus Bridge for ages 8 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: Pegasus Bridge belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Bolt Action: Pegasus Bridge are: Rick Priestley and Alessio Cavatore. 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 Bolt Action: Pegasus Bridge 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.