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Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden
1983
Rules assistance for Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 300–1500 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden
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Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden is a board game released in 1983 for 1–4 players, 300–1500 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John H. Butterfield and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Zone of Control.
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About the game
This game is an operational level simulation of the greatest airborne campaign of World War II. In September of 1944, three Allied airborne divisions dropped up to 60 miles behind German lines in Holland to seize and hold a series of roads and bridges until British ground forces could break through the front lines to link up with the paratroopers- to create an open road to the heart of the Third Reich. Until now, the tragic yet fascinating story of Market-Garden has not been simulated on a level that allows an appreciation of the entire campaign, without bogging down in endless detail. In Hell's Highway, players trace the leaden movement of XXX Corps along its jammed highway, drop the gallant paratroopers on the key bridges, and launch the unexpected panzers against the grim Arnhem defenders. Three scenarios and numerous deployment options allow players to explore the battle with historical hindsight, or to experience first-hand the confusion of those bloody days. Information from the back of the box: Two 20" x 28" maps - connected by their short edges to create a long, thin map area Two countersheets - 520 half-inch counters 1300 meters/hex Three (3) turns/day Complexity - high. Solitaire suitability - medium. Number of players - (1 or) 2 players (also recommended for team play) Playing time - from 5 hours for a short scenario to 25 hours for a complete campaign
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Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden supports 1–4 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 Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden is 300–1500 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 Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden 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.
Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden has a complexity rating of 3.7 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.
Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Zone of Control. 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 Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden are: John H. Butterfield. 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 Hell's Highway: Operation Market Garden 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.