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Hitler's War
1981
Rules assistance for Hitler's War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–3 players
- 90–300 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Hitler's War
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Hitler's War is a board game released in 1981 for 1–3 players, 90–300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Keith Gross and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
The game examines the war in Europe at several levels. Operation Barbarossa concentrates on the great ground struggle waged for four long years between Stalingrad and Berlin. The Fall of Germany begins at the eve of the great amphibious invasion of France and expands the war into the West. The War for Europe completes the picture with an examination of the entire 6 years of war in all of its ramifications. Great fleets of bombers may be launched towards enemy targets; swift Axis raiders joined by their deadly brethren, the U-Boat, can attempt to break the British supply line with America; mighty armadas may sail to challenge, in combat, for control of the seas, and much more. But Hitler's War does not limit one to just the kind of tactical or strategic decisions normally expected from a wargame. The great choices that faced each government must also be solved. Questions relating to war direction, production priorities, and research allotments become as important to ultimate victory as when to invade Russia or how much force will be needed to overrun France. Should the Allies attempt victory through airpower? How much should the Axis invest in large mechanized armies versus the construction of U-boats ? And who could build the atomic bomb first? Time Scale: three turns per year Map Scale: ca. 300 km per hex Players: two or three (varies with scenario) Playing Time: from 1 and 1/2 hours for the first scenario to 5 hours for an entire campaign Solitaire Playability : High Complexity: medium --(from the back of Avalon Hill edition box)
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
- Metagaming
Questions and answers
Hitler's War supports 1–3 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 Hitler's War is 90–300 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 Hitler's War 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.
Hitler's War has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Hitler's War belongs to these categories: Economic, Wargame, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement. 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 Hitler's War are: Keith Gross. 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 Hitler's War 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.