- BGG rank
- BGG #13,030
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946
2004
Rules assistance for Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 360 min
- 14+
- Complexity 4.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946
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Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946 is a board game released in 2004 for 2–8 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Harry Rowland and Greg Pinder and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Area-Impulse.
About the game
(from ADG's website:) Days of Decision III (DoD) is a complete board-game of Global politics from 1936 ~ 1946 that can be played stand-alone or with World in Flames. Playable by 2-8 players, DoD III has been completely upgraded to be seamlessly compatible with World in Flames and all its kits. It includes a new map, Status Display, rules and charts. This is not the end. This is not the beginning of the end. It’s the beginning of the beginning. Now is the moment that darkness unleashes her claws. Can you tame the tiger? DoD III contains: one large (840 mm x 594 mm) full-colour game-board, “The Political Map”; one large full-colour “Status Display”, showing the current political status of minor countries. It also contains 20 International Political options and a number of charts and tracks; 8 full-colour major power option cards; 5 x 200 counter sheets (3 x CS13 & 2 x CS17); a rules booklet (including set ups and the major power, war and treaty charts); 2 ten-sided dice; box
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Publishers
- Australian Design Group
Questions and answers
Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946 supports 2–8 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 Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946 is 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 Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946 for ages 14 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.
Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946 has a complexity rating of 4.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Political, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Area-Impulse. 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 Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946 are: Harry Rowland and Greg Pinder. 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 Days of Decision III: Global Political Conflict – 1936-1946 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.