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March on the Drina
2019
Rules assistance for March on the Drina
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 120–180 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.2/5
Rules assistant for March on the Drina
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March on the Drina is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Vukašin Nišavić and Janko Nišavić and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
"March on the Drina" is a 2-4 player wargame, set in World War I historical period, which covers the Balkan peninsula theater. Austria-Hungary, Germany and Bulgaria are invading Kingdom of Serbia. The goal of the game for Central powers is to occupy all cities in Serbia, while Serbia`s goal is to prevent that and liberate all of its territory. Each side has four types of units: infantry, cavalry, artillery and generals. The map is divided in hexagons and only one unit can occupy one hexagon. National military capacity is gained by controlling the cities and it is used to reinforce your armies. Each general has special abilities which are forwarded to the troops under his control. The game lasts 14 rounds max where each round represents one period of 1914-1918 conflict and that period is described on one card of the Calendar and it brings special effects on one round of the game. —description from the designer
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- (Self-Published)
- Laguna
- Giga Mech Games
- Princeps Games
Questions and answers
March on the Drina supports 2–4 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 March on the Drina is 120–180 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 March on the Drina 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.
March on the Drina has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
March on the Drina belongs to these categories: Wargame, Educational, and World War I. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Grid Movement, 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 March on the Drina are: Vukašin Nišavić and Janko Nišavić. 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 March on the Drina 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.