
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,420
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Tide of Iron
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2007

Rules assistance for Dust Tactics: Aufklärer Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Recon Grenadiers"
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Dust Tactics: Aufklärer Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Recon Grenadiers" is an expansion for Dust Tactics released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Paolo Parente and Olivier Zamfirescu and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and Action Points.
New expansion boxes for Dust Tactics will take your game to the next level! Featuring new tactical options for your Allied and Axis armies, these primed, unpainted miniatures will expand and enhance your existing forces. The Axis’ Grenadiers stand ready to reduce enemy armored units to piles of twisted metal. Their Recon Grenadiers pack a punch against the toughest foes. Recon Grenadiers are the primary scouts for the Axis forces. Equipped with a machine gun that can mow down whole infantry units, they specialize in softening up the enemy and paving the way for Special Forces to follow. And, should any tanks cross their path, they bring a few Panzerfausts along just in case. Bring these new troops to the battlefield and decide the fate of the world! (Publisher's website)
Dust Tactics: Aufklärer Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Recon Grenadiers" 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 listed playing time for Dust Tactics: Aufklärer Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Recon Grenadiers" is 45 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 Dust Tactics: Aufklärer Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Recon Grenadiers" for ages 13 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.
Dust Tactics: Aufklärer Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Recon Grenadiers" belongs to these categories: Miniatures, Science Fiction, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and Action Points. 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 Dust Tactics: Aufklärer Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Recon Grenadiers" are: Paolo Parente and Olivier Zamfirescu. 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 Dust Tactics: Aufklärer Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Recon Grenadiers" as an expansion for Dust Tactics. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dust Tactics to use it. Check that your edition of Dust Tactics is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.