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Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949
1979
Rules assistance for Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 240–360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
Rules assistant for Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949
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Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949 is a board game released in 1979 for 1–2 players, 240–360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Bob Fowler and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
This game was first published in The Wargamer Magazine issue #10, and republished as a boxed game in 1994. Chinese Civil War is a simple hex-based wargame on the conflict between the Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT) army and the Communist People's Liberation Army (PLA) in China between 1946 and 1949. The aim of the game is to capture/retain control of cities at game end (16 turns) Game features include conventional and non-conventional warfare by the communists, national war zones for the KMT armies, communist bases, guerrillas, supplies and even artillery pieces for the communists. The game consists of a 22" by 34" mapsheet, 200 counters and a rulebook.
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Publishers
- 3W (World Wide Wargames)
Questions and answers
Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949 supports 1–2 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 Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949 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 Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949 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.
Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949 has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Civil War. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949 are: 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 Chinese Civil War: 1946-1949 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.