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Expansion for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Motherland
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Valor of the 13th
2021
Rules assistance for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Valor of the 13th
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Valor of the 13th
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Lock 'n Load Tactical: Valor of the 13th is an expansion for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Motherland released in 2021 for 1–2 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Devin Heinle and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Into the Endless Plains of Russia Valor of the 13th Expansion is an expansion for Heroes of the Motherland from the Lock ‘n Load Tactical system. It features fluid, impulse-based turns, squad-level actions, and individual heroics. The scenarios inside represent the efforts of the Soviet 13th Army to defend the area around Ponyari during the vital crucial days of July 6th through July 12th of 1943, during the German Operation Citadel-the fight to eliminate the Kursk salient. The scenarios focus on the battles around Hill 253.5 and the plains to the east of the hill. Massive infantry and armor engagements rage and flow around these battlefields, as both sides scramble to gain an advantage. Also included are a new set of Vehicle rules that expand on the existing Vehicle rules presented in the Lock ‘n Load Tactical System Core Rules and were designed for this expansion pack. They now allow you to damage and destroy the mobility and combat capabilities of vehicles. Included are ten brand-new scenarios, two giant maps (one 34" x 22", and one 22" x 17"), and a counter sheet with over 100 counters. The Defenses of Kursk beckons you back to Heroes of the Motherland! —description from the publisher
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- Lock 'n Load Publishing, LLC.
Questions and answers
Lock 'n Load Tactical: Valor of the 13th 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: Valor of the 13th is 60–90 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: Valor of the 13th 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: Valor of the 13th 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 Tactical: Valor of the 13th are: Devin Heinle. 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: Valor of the 13th as an expansion for Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Motherland. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Motherland to use it. Check that your edition of Lock 'n Load Tactical: Heroes of the Motherland is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.