
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,630
- BGG rating
- 7.7
In Magnificent Style: Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg
- 1 player
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2012

Expansion for Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc
2019
Rules assistance for Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc – Vorwarts!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc – Vorwarts! is an expansion for Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Hermann Luttmann and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid.
"Vorwarts!" is a complete, boxed wargame expansion for Crowbar. The expansion includes a sheet of new counters, including Ranger machine gun emplacements, German offensive units, and much more. Also included are six beautiful new scenarios including a shortened main scenario, smaller scenarios for each of the Ranger companies, and two counterattack scenarios in which you play as the German, counterattacking the Ranger positions. The expansion also comes with a rules booklet and a pretty box to keep it all safe.
Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc – Vorwarts! supports 1–4 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 Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc – Vorwarts! is 90–120 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 Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc – Vorwarts! for ages 10 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.
Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc – Vorwarts! has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc – Vorwarts! belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Square 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 Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc – Vorwarts! are: Hermann Luttmann. 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 Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc – Vorwarts! as an expansion for Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc to use it. Check that your edition of Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.