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In Flanders Fields: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915
1999
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- 1–2 players
- 180–360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.1/5
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In Flanders Fields: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915 is a board game released in 1999 for 1–2 players, 180–360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kerry Anderson and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation.
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About the game
The Battle of Ypres, 1915 Low to medium complexity wargame covering the famous World War I battle. The playing covers half the full-size (22x30") mapsheet, the rest occupied by the necessary charts and tables for the game. Suitable for solo or 2-player play. Includes an attractive historical booklet as well. Components: (1) Rule booklet; half-page in height, 36-pages (1) 22x30" map (280) unit counters (1) Historical Booklet, 28-pages The game was published under the title "Ypres, 1915" as a DTP game in 1998 by Microgame Design Group.
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Questions and answers
In Flanders Fields: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915 supports 1–2 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 In Flanders Fields: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915 is 180–360 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 In Flanders Fields: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915 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.
In Flanders Fields: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915 has a complexity rating of 3.1 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.
In Flanders Fields: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915 belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and World War I. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation. 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 In Flanders Fields: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915 are: Kerry Anderson. 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 In Flanders Fields: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915 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.