
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,645
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Arnhem 1944
- 2 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1997

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Nordwind 1945 is a board game released in 2011 120 minutes per game. It was designed by Nicolas Stratigos and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
Nordwind 1945 is a wargame that simulates Operation North Wind (Unternehmen Nordwind) which was the last major German offensive of the Second World War on the Western Front. Scale: - The map covers a part from Alsace between Rhine River (east), Germany (north) Strasbourg (south) and Lorraine (west) - One game turn for two days - One hex. for 5 km - Units are battalions, regiment of tactical groups (Allied Combat Command or German Kampfgruppen) Game content: - One 42x29,7 cm map - 100 die-cut counters - one rules booklet (in French), English version (pdf) available on Vae Victis Web site
The listed playing time for Nordwind 1945 is 120 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.
Nordwind 1945 has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Nordwind 1945 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, 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 Nordwind 1945 are: Nicolas Stratigos. 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 Nordwind 1945 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.