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Neuschwabenland
2015
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- 2 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
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Neuschwabenland is a board game released in 2015 for 2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Christian Sperling and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
In the year 1938 the Third Reich undertook an expedition to Antarctica. The explored territory was called Neuschwabenland (New Swabia) named after the expedition vessel, Schwabenland. Unnoticed from the rest of the world a secret base was built: The Base 211 and the Reich began to developed progressive weapon systems. One day, troops on reconnaissance missions disappeared and there were sightings of strange 2m tall worm-like beasts and house-high creatures. Due to the potential threat, the high command of Neuschwabenland caused a general mobilization to deal with the menace and to gather more informations about the strange creatures... Neuschwabenland is a tactical hex and counter combat game for 2 players simulating the hypothetical struggle between forces of the Third Reich and the forces of Alien life forms, in an Arctic setting. The game is also highly suitable for solitaire play. The Reich has advanced equipment and special units at disposal, such as the UFO-like flying machine Haunebu. However, due to the harsh weather conditions they are limited when it comes to unit activation. Aliens on the other side fight their enemies by sheer force of numbers and can activate all units. While they lack the firepower of the Reich (with one exception, the Tripod: A monstrous killing machine), they are very dangerous in close combat. The combat system is inspired by the game Space Crusade. The game comes with a map (ca. 10 x 18 inch) depicting a part of the Antarctic region, Neuschwabenland, a sheet with 88 (5/8 inch) counters and 6 scenarios.
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Publishers
- (Web published)
- Tiny Battle Publishing
Questions and answers
Neuschwabenland 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 Neuschwabenland is 30–60 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 Neuschwabenland 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.
Neuschwabenland has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Neuschwabenland belongs to these categories: Wargame, Print & Play, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 Neuschwabenland are: Christian Sperling. 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 Neuschwabenland 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.