
- 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: Kampf Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Battle Grenadiers"
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Dust Tactics: Kampf Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Battle 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 Battle Grenadiers pack a punch against the toughest foes. Battle Grenadiers are comprised of well-equipped veterans armed with a Panzerschreck, Panzerfausts, and rapid-fire assault rifles. This premium box fields an additional Panzerschreck figure and the Tank Killers unit card, allowing you to convert your Battle Grenadiers unit into an elite anti-armor squad. (Publishers Website)
Dust Tactics: Kampf Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Battle 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: Kampf Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Battle 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: Kampf Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Battle 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: Kampf Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Battle Grenadiers" has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Dust Tactics: Kampf Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Battle 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: Kampf Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Battle 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: Kampf Sturmgrenadieren Squad – "Battle 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.