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Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944
1977
Rules assistance for Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 360–720 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944
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Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944 is a board game released in 1977 for 1–5 players, 360–720 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Eric Goldberg, Jay A. Nelson, and Irad B. Hardy and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Highway to the Reich is a tactical company/troop level simulation of the Allied/German combat which took place during the critical ten day period of Operation Market-Garden: September 17-26, 1944. The game simulates the over 35,000 Allies dropped from the skies of Holland to take and hold a crucial stretch of highway with its bridges. Contains four 22" x 34" four color soft maps (in use the maps require 108" x 34"), over 2,000 die-cut counter playing pieces (2400 total on 6 counter sheets), 32 page rule book, various charts and playing aids including German off board movement. Re-implemented by: Highway to the Reich: The Allied Airborne Invasion of Holland, 1944 (Third Edition)
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Publishers
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944 supports 1–5 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 Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944 is 360–720 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 Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944 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.
Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944 has a complexity rating of 4.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Hexagon Grid. 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 Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944 are: Eric Goldberg, Jay A. Nelson, and Irad B. Hardy. 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 Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944 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.