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The Solomons Campaign
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General Quarters (Third Edition)
2006
Rules assistance for General Quarters (Third Edition)
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- 2–12 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for General Quarters (Third Edition)
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General Quarters (Third Edition) is a board game released in 2006 for 2–12 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by L. L. Gill and Norm Harms and its main mechanics are Simulation.
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About the game
From the publisher: The long awaited and anticipated release of GENERAL QUARTERS 3rd EDITION coincides with the 30th anniversary of the publication of the original GENERAL QUARTERS. Author Lonnie L. Gill has held fast to two key design parameters — accuracy and playability — so the new GQIII keeps the ease of play associated with its predecessors. Also retained is the familiar armor system, and the well-designed data charts containing all the info you need to play. But 30 years of research and development has yielded new and revised rules “firmly welded to the General Quarters keel.” A sampling: * “No-odds” gunnery system using locational hits * Variable hull boxes to reflect flotation and tonnage differences * Over 590 ships and 90+ aircraft on ready-to-use logs and formation cards * Detailed air operations, with extensive antiaircraft and radar data * Accurate and playable submarine and ASW combat rules * Realistic torpedo firing without time-consuming bookkeeping * Nationality-specific tables encompassing gunnery, damage control, sighting, and more! Additional rules include: campaigns with optional simplified air and sub operations; weather; logistics; amphibious operations; mine-laying and -sweeping; shore bombardment; and much, much more. With detailed “Now Hear This” designer’s notes, and extensive website support and even more rules, data, and scenarios here at odgw.com, GQIII will be continually updated.
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- Old Dominion GameWorks
Questions and answers
General Quarters (Third Edition) supports 2–12 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 General Quarters (Third Edition) 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 General Quarters (Third Edition) 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.
General Quarters (Third Edition) has a complexity rating of 3.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
General Quarters (Third Edition) belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are 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 General Quarters (Third Edition) are: L. L. Gill and Norm Harms. 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 General Quarters (Third Edition) 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.