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La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938
2005
Rules assistance for La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
Rules assistant for La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938
For 2 players
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La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938 is a board game released in 2005 for 2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Javier Romero and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938 (The battle of the Ebro) is a simulation of the first decisive days of the largest and bloodiest clash of the Spanish Civil War: the Republican Ebro offensive and the subsequent Nationalist counteroffensive(July-November 1938). The game is designed to simulate the combats that occurred from July 25th to August 4th 1938 on the Ebro at a Brigade scale. The Ejercito Popular (Popular Republican Army) is represented by battalions or brigades, and the Ejercito Nacional (Nationalist Army) by battalions, regiments or half brigades (3-4 battalions). Air units represents groups of 2-3 squadrons (30-40 fighters or 50-70 bombardiers). An hexagon represents 1.5km and a game turn one day. A turn is divided between four phases: A- Aerian phase =>Assignations (where players choose were their planes will go) => Aerian combat (between fighters in the same zone) => Bombardments B- Republican phase => Reinforcements => Movements => Terrestrian combat C- Nationalist phase (same as Republican phase) D- End of turn phase The game includes: 6 pages rules 2 play aid sheets 1 counter sheet one A2 map.
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Questions and answers
La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938 is 240 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 La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938 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.
La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938 has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Civil War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid. 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 La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938 are: Javier Romero. 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 La Bataille de l'Ebre, 1938 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.