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Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1
2007
Rules assistance for Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1
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Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1 is a board game released in 2007 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Geoffrey Bohrer and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Ratio / Combat Results Table.
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About the game
Malaya is the first in @games Online's series of free postcard games, "V-Mail Games". The Japanese invasion of Malaya was one of the most perfectly executed military plans in history. Can you, as the British commander, slow the Japanese advance sufficiently to disrupt the timetable for the capture of the East Indies? Or will the Japanese succeeding capturing Singapore in time to establish the Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere? This 5x8 inch postcard game includes 18 counters, complete rules which include the asymmetrical abilities of the Japanese and UK forces,and a 5x5 1/2 inch board. A free 2 player computer version released March 5th, 2009. In a small series with Unternehmung 25: V-Mail Postcard Game #2
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Questions and answers
Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1 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 Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1 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 Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1 for ages 10 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.
Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1 has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Print & Play, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Ratio / Combat Results Table. 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 Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1 are: Geoffrey Bohrer. 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 Malaya: V-Mail Postcard Game #1 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.