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Rules assistance for Mariupol 2014-15
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Mariupol 2014-15
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Mariupol 2014-15 is an expansion for 21st Century Battles released in 2015 for 2–3 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Wojciech Zalewski and its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Mariupol is an expansion for "Battles of XXI Century" ("Bitwy XXI Wieku") system - you get board, tables and counters and two scenarios but the core game is needed, because you need the rule book and help counters. This is not a stand alone game. War of Ships is the stand alone game, with board, counters, rules, tables and three scenarios. The game was published in issue 40 of Taktyka i Strategia (Tactics and Strategy) magazine in both Polish and English editions. Scenarios are included for the following games: Kursk 1943 (2 scenarios) Battles of XXI Century (4 scenarios, including two for Mariupol and two for core game) Battles of the II WW (two scenarios and 2 for Mokra 1939) Crecy (two scenarios) Borodino 1812 (one scenario) ASL Starter Kits 1-3 (two scenarios)
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Taktyka i Strategia
Questions and answers
Mariupol 2014-15 supports 2–3 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 Mariupol 2014-15 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 Mariupol 2014-15 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.
Mariupol 2014-15 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Modern Warfare, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Mariupol 2014-15 are: Wojciech Zalewski. 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 Mariupol 2014-15 as an expansion for 21st Century Battles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 21st Century Battles to use it. Check that your edition of 21st Century Battles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.