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Rules assistance for Fiordy 1945
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 120–360 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Fiordy 1945
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Fiordy 1945 is an expansion for Bitwy II wojny światowej released in 2005 for 2–3 players, 120–360 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Wojciech Zalewski and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Zone of Control.
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About the game
Fiordy 1945 is an expansion for the 4th edition of the Bitwy II Wojny Światowej core game. It comes with map nr 3, that shows scandinavia-like area and 230 counters, depicting new German, allied and Swedish units. There are also new scenarios for the series. Since it is expansion, ownership of the core game is neccessery to play.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Taktyka i Strategia
Questions and answers
Fiordy 1945 supports 2–3 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 Fiordy 1945 is 120–360 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 Fiordy 1945 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.
Fiordy 1945 belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Zone of Control. 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 Fiordy 1945 are: Wojciech Zalewski. 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 Fiordy 1945 as an expansion for Bitwy II wojny światowej. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bitwy II wojny światowej to use it. Check that your edition of Bitwy II wojny światowej is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.