- BGG rank
- BGG #12,413
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Stawka większa niż życie
- 1–2 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,957
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Dad's Army
1974
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Dad's Army is a board game released in 1974 for 2–4 players and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Peter Thurlow.
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About the game
Spin-off of the popular 1970s British sitcom. Get the members of your platoon to certain places on the board. The board itself shows Walmington-on-Sea, which has been occupied by Nazi troops. Players roll a die to collect bombs and landmines before swiping swastika markers off the board and replacing them with British flags to reclaim territory. The aim is to get members of the platoon, including Captain Mainwaring, Sergeant Wilson and Corporal Jones, to a safe location while watching out for the enemy. The instructions say: "In war you've not only the Jerry to contend with, but Dad's Army too - and we're not sure which of them is worse!" The game was produced by Denys Fisher in the mid-1970s, at the height of the show's popularity. A retro version waas published in 2021 with new box artwork - perhaps significantly, removing the swastikas which were depicted on the original.
Editions
- Dad's ArmyenHeathside Trading Ltd2021
- Dad's ArmyenDenys Fisher Toys1974
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Heathside Trading Ltd
- Denys Fisher Toys
Questions and answers
Dad's Army supports 2–4 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 catalogue lists Dad's Army for ages 8 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.
Dad's Army has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Dad's Army belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and World War II. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Dad's Army and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Dad's Army are: Peter Thurlow. 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 Dad's Army 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.