- BGG rating
- 8.1
Frontier Wars: Expansion France/Japan
- 2–6 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,678
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Frontier Wars
2019
Rules assistance for Frontier Wars
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Frontier Wars
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Frontier Wars is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Manuel Agustín Burrueco Pizarro and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Frontier Wars: Weather Cards & Solo Mode Mini Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2019
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About the game
"Frontier War" ("Guerra Fronteriza" in spanish) allows you to take control of one of the four most relevant factions in World War 2. Chose which role you want to take in the fray: United States, United Kingdom, Germany or Russia in games for 2 to 4 players. Recreate battles of the largest military clash in history. Learn how to manage your resources, make bold tactical movements with your troops: infantry, tanks, artillery and airstrikes. Make alliances that meet your interests, but remember, your allies can stop being so at any time! Fight Smart and never cease exploring your options, since the end of the battle can arrive at the most unexpected moment. The game includes 100 fully detailed miniatures, a modular battle field for new and different games each play, as well as 90 cards that will make each game unique. We’ve worked hard to give the game easy mechanics and a quick learning without losing a high tactical complexity, all of it within the frame of fast, dynamic games. Are you ready? —description from the publisher (Translated) "Guerra Fronteriza" te permite tomar el control de una de las cuatro facciones más relevantes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Decide qué papel quieres tomar: Estados Unidos, Inglaterra, Alemania o Rusia en partidas de 2 a 4 jugadores. Recrea múltiples batallas de la mayor contienda bélica de la historia. Aprende a administrar tus recursos, realiza audaces movimientos tácticos con tus tropas: infantería, tanques, artillería y ataques aéreos. Crea alianzas según tus intereses, pero recuerda, en cualquier momento tus aliados pueden dejar de serlo. Combate inteligentemente y no dejes de investigar, pues el final de la batalla puede ocurrir en el momento más inesperado. El juego cuenta con 100 miniaturas con todo detalle, un campo de batalla modular para crear partidas nuevas y diferentes, además de 90 cartas que harán que cada partida sea única. Se ha buscado dotar al juego de una mecánica sencilla, un aprendizaje ágil y una complejidad táctica alta, todo ello dentro de un marco de partidas rápidas y dinámicas de corta duración. ¿Estás preparado? —description from the publisher (Spanish)
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Questions and answers
Frontier Wars 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 Frontier Wars is 30–120 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 Frontier Wars 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.
Frontier Wars has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Frontier Wars belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, 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 Frontier Wars are: Manuel Agustín Burrueco Pizarro. 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 Frontier Wars 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.