
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,645
- BGG rating
- 6.1
History of War: Pacific Edition
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2004

Rules assistance for History of War: "Fall Gelb" Edition
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History of War: "Fall Gelb" Edition is an expansion for History of War released in 2005 for 2–6 players and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Martin Redlin and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Cooperative Game, and Open Drafting.
"Fall Gelb" is an expansion for the base-game History of War which introduces the French forces into the game. The expansion consists of two sets - one with the French forces and one with the German forces. The expansion may not be played stand-alone although there are included new base improvements, territory improvements, upgrades and action cards as well. But the mixture of the cards concentrates on the units of each side. Expands History of War
History of War: "Fall Gelb" Edition 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 catalogue lists History of War: "Fall Gelb" Edition for ages 10 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.
History of War: "Fall Gelb" Edition has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
History of War: "Fall Gelb" Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Cooperative Game, and Open Drafting. 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 History of War: "Fall Gelb" Edition are: Martin Redlin. 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 History of War: "Fall Gelb" Edition as an expansion for History of War. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need History of War to use it. Check that your edition of History of War is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.