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Guerre Eclair
2019
Rules assistance for Guerre Eclair
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 45–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Guerre Eclair
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Guerre Eclair is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Yasushi Nakaguro and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Simulation.
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About the game
On May 10, 1940, the Battle of France began with the German army - following the Manstein Plan - invading the Low Countries and France. Despite French and British attempts to maintain a continuous line of defense, the front was broken at Sedan. The British evacuated from Dunkirk, and, after further German advances, France signed the Armistice on June 22. 'Guerre Eclair' is a card-driven game for two players lasting around 45 minutes. Control the German forces and push hard with your Panzers. Keep the Allies guessing your ultimate goal. Or take charge of the Allied armies, organizing your defense, and counter-attacking when you can. Note from the publisher: Guerre Eclair is a remake of the 2019 game The Rise of Blitzkrieg by Bonsai Games.
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- Nuts! Publishing
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Questions and answers
Guerre Eclair supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Guerre Eclair is 45–60 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 Guerre Eclair 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.
Guerre Eclair has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Guerre Eclair belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and 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 Guerre Eclair are: Yasushi Nakaguro. 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 Guerre Eclair 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.