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Rules assistance for Cry Havoc Scenario Book 2
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–3 players
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- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Cry Havoc Scenario Book 2
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Cry Havoc Scenario Book 2 is an expansion for Cry Havoc released in 1986 for 1–3 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andy McKay, Jim Webster, and L. M. Locke and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Scenario Book 2 contains 29 scenarios for the game Cry Havoc, Siege, and Outremer. Some of the scenarios combine two of the three games, and one combines all three. While the majority of the scenarios are for two players, five were designed with solo play in mind (and others are suitable for solo play), and seven of the scenarios were designed for three or more players. Four of the scenarios are campaign games, and rules for foraging, character advancement, money, encounters, and enemy actions are included. Part of the Cry Havoc series.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Standard Games and Publications, Ltd.
Questions and answers
Cry Havoc Scenario Book 2 supports 1–3 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 Cry Havoc Scenario Book 2 is 240 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 Cry Havoc Scenario Book 2 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.
Cry Havoc Scenario Book 2 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.
Cry Havoc Scenario Book 2 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Medieval, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Cry Havoc Scenario Book 2 are: Andy McKay, Jim Webster, and L. M. Locke. 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 Cry Havoc Scenario Book 2 as an expansion for Cry Havoc. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cry Havoc to use it. Check that your edition of Cry Havoc is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.