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Malta Convoy: Operation Pedestal
2001
Rules assistance for Malta Convoy: Operation Pedestal
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Malta Convoy: Operation Pedestal
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Malta Convoy: Operation Pedestal is a board game released in 2001 for 1 player and 20 minutes per game. It was designed by Lloyd Krassner and its main mechanics are Track Movement, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up.
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About the game
This is a very simple simulation of the famous "Malta Convoy" that took place during WWII. The people on Malta were literally starving while under constant bombardment from German and Italian forces. The allies determined to send a convoy of supplies to Malta, running the gauntlet of enemy forces for hundreds of miles. This dice game allows you to recreate this epic and dangerous journey. It is a web published game and available from... http://www.angelfire.com/games2/warpspawn/MaltaC.html
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Questions and answers
Malta Convoy: Operation Pedestal supports 1 player 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 Malta Convoy: Operation Pedestal is 20 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.
Malta Convoy: Operation Pedestal has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Malta Convoy: Operation Pedestal belongs to these categories: Wargame, Print & Play, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Track Movement, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up. 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 Malta Convoy: Operation Pedestal are: Lloyd Krassner. 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 Malta Convoy: Operation Pedestal 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.