
- BGG rating
- 9.5
Panzer Grenadier: Mindanao 1945
- 2026

Expansion for Marianas 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book
2020
Rules assistance for Leyte 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book
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Leyte 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book is an expansion for Marianas 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book released in 2020 for 1–2 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jay Townsend and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
Panzer Grenadier: Leyte 1944 In October 1944 American soldiers stormed ashore on the island of Leyte in the Philippines, fulfilling Douglas MacArthur’s promise to return. Japanese troops put up fierce resistance and reinforcements poured in, including elite paratroopers. Not until December would Leyte be secured. Designer Jay Townsend brought you the battle for Saipan in our game, Saipan 1944 and expanded it in Marianas 1944. Leyte 1944 is an expansion book for Saipan 1944, studying the battle for Leyte in 48 new scenarios. Everything you need to play all 48 scenarios is included with this book and the boxed game Saipan 1944 and the book Marianas 1944 - no other games or supplements are needed to play any of the 48 scenarios. Leyte 1944 includes 88 new die-cut, silky-smooth playing pieces with additional U.S. Army, Imperial Japanese Army and Special Naval Landing Force pieces: Japanese paratroopers, American paratroopers, flame-throwing Sherman tanks and more. —description from the publisher
Leyte 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book 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 Leyte 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book is 60–180 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 Leyte 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book 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.
Leyte 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Leyte 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book are: Jay Townsend. 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 Leyte 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book as an expansion for Marianas 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Marianas 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book to use it. Check that your edition of Marianas 1944: A Panzer Grenadier Scenario Book is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.