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Rules assistance for Flames of War: Cassino
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- 1–2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Flames of War: Cassino
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Flames of War: Cassino is an expansion for Flames of War: The World War II Miniatures Game released in 2011 for 1–2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andrew Haught and Mike Haught and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Modular Board.
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About the game
Flames of War: Cassino is about the Italian front from Januari till May 1944. It contains armylists, painting guides and background information about the battles that took place. Armylists included in this book are: Germans: 1. Fallschirmjägerkompanie 44. 'Hoc und Deutschmeister' Infanteriedivision 90. 'Sardinien' Panzergrenadierdivision Allies: French Expeditionary Force (FEC) US 442nd Regimental Combat Team 'Nisei' US 41st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron British 4th and 8th Indian Infantry Divisions British Ghurka assault troops British 4th New Zealand Armoured Brigade British 2nd New Zealand Infantry Division British 28th New Zealand 'Maori' Batallion In addition to the army lists included, there is also a new escalation campaign system called "Infantry Aces" in which players have infantry units that gain experience from campaign battle to campaign battle, and each battle is fought in succession. There are 3 different escalation routes, The Liri Valley, the town of Cassino, and through the mountains.Each contains 3 battles, of 500, then 700, then 900 points. To coincide with the release of this army book, new infantry miniatures are released that can be used by players as representatives of their "Infantry Aces" command teams.
Designers
Publishers
- Battlefront Miniatures Ltd
Questions and answers
Flames of War: Cassino supports 1–2 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 Flames of War: Cassino is 120 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 Flames of War: Cassino for ages 12 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.
Flames of War: Cassino belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Modular Board. 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 Flames of War: Cassino are: Andrew Haught and Mike Haught. 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 Flames of War: Cassino as an expansion for Flames of War: The World War II Miniatures Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Flames of War: The World War II Miniatures Game to use it. Check that your edition of Flames of War: The World War II Miniatures Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.