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Fall Blau: Army Group South, June to December 1942
2016
Rules assistance for Fall Blau: Army Group South, June to December 1942
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 30–420 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Fall Blau: Army Group South, June to December 1942
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Fall Blau: Army Group South, June to December 1942 is a board game released in 2016 for 1–6 players and 30–420 minutes per game. It was designed by Greg Blanchett and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Fall Blau: Army Group South, June-December 1942, is a simulation depicting the 1942 campaigns of Army Group South to take the Caucasus and Stalingrad using a modified version of the classic Operation Typhoon / Victory in the West system. This involves a chit pull for strong units to determine strength upon entering combat. The basic turn sequence is classic IGO-UGO which consists of movement and combat, with possible attacks for mechanized units during movement. Planes are simplified through the use of Air Points. The Axis player is limited by supply limitations with a support system that easily restricts him from having the strength to attack everywhere at once! Each scenario breaks battles off into smaller pieces for shorter playtime. Basic units are divisions, with Soviet corps, brigades, and tank battalions, as needed. Order of Battle from various sources, largely from the works of David Glantz, and fine tuned to give a reasonably accurate flow to the campaign. Five maps run from Kursk in the north to towards Baku in the south across the diagonal. A sixth map is included for playing three of the smaller scenarios with larger hexes. There are a few extra German divisions available as options. The Eleventh Armee can be kept from going to Leningrad and sent to help capture the oilfields as an option. Free setup options are available and automatic victory goals based on Hitler's whim. Game Scale: Game Turn: 3 days Hex: 6.5 miles / 10 kilometers Units: Battalion to Division Game Inventory: Three 22 x 34" full color mapsheets Two 21 x 24" full color mapsheets One 10 x 21" full color mapsheet Four dual-side printed countersheets (980-1/2" counters) One 32-page Fall Blau rulebook Six single-side (9"x11") Player Aid Cards Six dual-side (9"x11") Player Aid Cards Three dual-side (11"x17") Player Aid Cards One 10-sided die Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 1-50 Hours
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Questions and answers
Fall Blau: Army Group South, June to December 1942 supports 1–6 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 Fall Blau: Army Group South, June to December 1942 is 30–420 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.
Fall Blau: Army Group South, June to December 1942 has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Fall Blau: Army Group South, June to December 1942 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, 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 Fall Blau: Army Group South, June to December 1942 are: Greg Blanchett. 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 Fall Blau: Army Group South, June to December 1942 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.