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- 1–2 players
- 240–360 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 1979
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- BGG rating
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Burma 1942-45
1976
Rules assistance for Burma 1942-45
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 240–360 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Burma 1942-45
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Burma 1942-45 is a board game released in 1976 for 2–4 players, 240–360 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Marc W. Miller and Bob Fowler and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Burma, 1942-45 is an operational-scale game using brigades and battalions. Play moves in stops and starts as supply and the monsoon may limit operations. The rugged terrain and tenuous supply lines result in a game of maneuver and logistics that players must manage to gain victory. The Japanese can infiltrate the Allied lines while the Allied can release long-range patrols in the Japanese rear, creating havoc. Both sides must attack to get anywhere, while the Allied player must build the Burma Road through to China. 2025 Updated graphics (featuring a mounted game map) and all errata are incorporated in this new edition. Complexity: Medium Playing time: 2 to 6 hours Solitaire Suitability: Medium Players: Two Map Scale: 1 hex = 15 miles Time Scale: 1 Turn = 1 Month Unit Scale: Brigades, Butais and Battalions
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- Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games)
- Compass Games
Questions and answers
Burma 1942-45 supports 2–4 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 Burma 1942-45 is 240–360 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 Burma 1942-45 for ages 14 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.
Burma 1942-45 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.
Burma 1942-45 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 Burma 1942-45 are: Marc W. Miller and Bob Fowler. 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 Burma 1942-45 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.