
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,274
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Dust 1947
- 2–8 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Frontier Wars: Expansion France/Japan
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Frontier Wars: Expansion France/Japan is an expansion for Frontier Wars released in 2019 for 2–6 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.
Frontier Wars: Expansion France/Japan brings two very different factions — Japan and France — into Frontier Wars, while also allow for games with up to six players. This expansion also includes a new type of tile (double tiles) and new additional scenarios.
Frontier Wars: Expansion France/Japan supports 2–6 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 Frontier Wars: Expansion France/Japan 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: Expansion France/Japan 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: Expansion France/Japan has a complexity rating of 2.0 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: Expansion France/Japan 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: Expansion France/Japan 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: Expansion France/Japan as an expansion for Frontier Wars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Frontier Wars to use it. Check that your edition of Frontier Wars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.