
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Lock 'n Load: Honneur et Patrie
- 2 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2012

2009
Rules assistance for Lock 'n Load: Heroes of the Blitzkrieg
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Lock 'n Load: Heroes of the Blitzkrieg is a board game released in 2009 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Olivier Revenu and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
Heroes of the Blitzkrieg relives the desperate struggle for France in May 1940. Play as the Germans, French, and Belgians. Employ cavalry, Char B1 tanks, Germans Panzers, and much more as you re-fight the German invasion of France. 6 geomorphic maps plus a sheet of overlays. Over 420 counters, representing the men and equipment 16 scenarios 16 New Skill Cards, providing Leaders and Heroes with special abilities. Complete V3 LnL Rules, plus the Heroes of the Blitzkrieg specific rules. Player's aid charts. dice, and box. This game is no longer available and can be found in Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes in Defiance
Lock 'n Load: Heroes of the Blitzkrieg 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 Lock 'n Load: Heroes of the Blitzkrieg is 30 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 Lock 'n Load: Heroes of the Blitzkrieg 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.
Lock 'n Load: Heroes of the Blitzkrieg 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.
Lock 'n Load: Heroes of the Blitzkrieg belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. 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 Lock 'n Load: Heroes of the Blitzkrieg are: Olivier Revenu. 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 Lock 'n Load: Heroes of the Blitzkrieg 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.