
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,530
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Manager
- 3–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 1979

1993
Rules assistance for Czechoslovakia 1938
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Czechoslovakia 1938 is a board game released in 1993 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Peter Pfeifer and Peter H. Gryner and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation.
Czechoslovakia 1938, This game is a two-player wargame that simulates what might have been the first campaign of World War II in Europe if the Prague government rejected the Munich Diktat. The game was first published as a supplement to Command magazine Issue #24. To win, the German player must attempt to crush Czechoslovakia by conquering crucial territory before France and England decide to join the war. The Czech player wins by holding out until those two Allies intervene. Game Scale: Turn: 2 days Hex: 7.5 miles / 12 km Unit: Regiments to Divisions Game Inventory: One 22" X 34" mapsheet One countersheet (176 5/8" counters - 142 for Czechoslovakia 1938, the rest are errata counters for other games) One 28 page Rulebook
Czechoslovakia 1938 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Czechoslovakia 1938 is 180 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 Czechoslovakia 1938 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.
Czechoslovakia 1938 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.
Czechoslovakia 1938 belongs to these categories: Wargame. Its main mechanics are 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 Czechoslovakia 1938 are: Peter Pfeifer and Peter H. Gryner. 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 Czechoslovakia 1938 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.