Home Before the Leaves Fall: The Marne Campaign 1914
BGG rank
BGG #16,740
BGG rating
6.7

Home Before the Leaves Fall: The Marne Campaign 1914

1997

Rules assistance for Home Before the Leaves Fall: The Marne Campaign 1914

Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

  • 2–4 players
  • 360 min
  • 12+
  • Complexity 4.2/5

For 2 players

Rules assistant for Home Before the Leaves Fall: The Marne Campaign 1914

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Home Before the Leaves Fall: The Marne Campaign 1914 is a board game released in 1997 for 2–4 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David Bolt and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.

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About the game

Game covers the campaign that took place in 1914 along the Western Front from the beginning of August 1914 until the beginning of November 1914. In addition to the Grand Campaign game, the scenarios highlight specific army actions during the Battle of the Frontiers, the Retreat from Mons and the Miracle of the Marne. Two 34" x 22" maps represent NW Europe at a scale of five miles (eight kilometers) to the hex. Time scale is weekly turns with daily impulses. Over 2000 counters (over 3000 including markers) represent the battalions, regiments, brigades and divisions of the various nations featuring full-color period national symbols. Numerous charts (37) and two rule books (Exclusive Game Rules & Standard Game Rules) are included. Oh, and two dice. One of the most detailed and comprehensive WW1 wargames ever published. As the promo on the box says "...is designed for the serious student of history."

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  • Clash of Arms Games

Questions and answers

Home Before the Leaves Fall: The Marne Campaign 1914 supports 2–4 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.