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Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35
1973
Rules assistance for Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.4/5
Rules assistant for Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35
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Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35 is a board game released in 1973 for 2–3 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Marc W. Miller and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
CHACO: Classic Infantry Warfare in the Thirties - The Chaco War, Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35 is an Operational level board-wargame simulation of the military events of the Chaco War, fought between Bolivia and Paraguay from July, 1932 to July, 1935. The basic game is a regimental simulation of the conduct of the war, using primarily infantry forces in historical dispositions. The advanced game, Gran Chaco, covers specific military innovations and strategic considerations individually, allowing players insights onto the variable effects these innovations can have on military operations. The map represents part of the Gran Chaco region, thought to contain oil and disputed places by the nations it spans. Players simulate the territorial disputes in six-month turns over 10 mile hexes of terrain.
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- Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games)
- Compass Games
Questions and answers
Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35 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 Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35 is 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 Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35 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.
Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35 has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35 belongs to these categories: Wargame. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, 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 Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35 are: Marc W. Miller. 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 Chaco: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 1932-35 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.