
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,347
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Pacific
- 2 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2015

2017
Rules assistance for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Starter Kit
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 1 player

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Lock 'n Load Tactical: Starter Kit is a board game released in 2017 for 1–2 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ralph Ferrari, Jeff Lewis, and David Heath and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
Not Sure if Lock ‘n Load Tactical is for You? For gamers, it’s not always easy to know if a tactical game system is the right one for you. We feel that Lock ’n Load Tactical (LnLT) is one of the best tactical game systems out there; it’s quick to learn, fun to play, and presents conflicts from the 1930s to the present. The idea behind this Starter Kit is to put our money where our mouth is and prove it too you. The LnLT Starter Kit gives you everything you need to try our tactical system and, in the process, turn you into a fan as well. We provided these rules to give a full picture of our tactical system. Players can download FREE complete edition of our LnLT v5.0. If that is not enough, there is an LnLT Gameplay Narrative that uses this Starter Kit to walk you through the game step by step, playing out a scenario. Description from the publisher:
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Starter Kit 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical: Starter Kit is 30–90 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 Tactical: Starter Kit for ages 14 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 Tactical: Starter Kit has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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 Tactical: Starter Kit belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical: Starter Kit are: Ralph Ferrari, Jeff Lewis, and David Heath. 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 Tactical: Starter Kit 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.