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In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944
2025
Rules assistance for In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944
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- 1–2 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 1 player
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In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944 is a board game released in 2025 for 1–2 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Daniel Bullock and Joe Schmidt and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
In the Shadows is a two-player card-driven wargame about the desperate struggle of the French Resistance against the occupying Nazi and collaborating French forces between January 1943 and June 1944. In the game you will play as either the Resistance or the Occupation in a fight over the hearts and minds of the French People. The game strives to have players better understand the nuances of the Resistance and the clandestine nature of the fight that led to the founding of the modern French Republic. Victory is determined by a combination of Occupation Resources and required Resistance units at the end of turn. In the Shadows will also offer a narrative solitaire option where players can take on the role of a leader of the Resistance movement. These different playable characters will allow for diverse experiences against a challenging Occupation automata. Using the same mechanics as the two player game, the solo option is focused on a more immersive gaming experience. —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944 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 the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944 is 30–45 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 the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944 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.
In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944 has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944 belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Spies / Secret Agents. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling. 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 the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944 are: Daniel Bullock and Joe Schmidt. 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 the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 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.