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Norge: the first battle between the Germans and the Allies
1981
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- 2–4 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
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Norge: the first battle between the Germans and the Allies is a board game released in 1981 for 2–4 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Marco Donadoni and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
"Norge: The First Battle Between the Germans and the Allies" is a Strategic-Operational level board-wargame which depicts the story of the great strategy used by the Germans to assure the success of their first landings in the 2nd World War. Six small tactical maps and one strategic map enable the players to follow the advance of the Germans, both on land and in the air and naval battles over the waters of the North Sea. Degree of difficulty: 4/6 Contents: Calendar in cardboard used to calculate the entry of the various units into the game. Naval and land combat tables in cardboard printed in two colors. Pieces in matte finish cardboard, cut and printed on both sides representing German, Norwegian and Allied units. 6 tactical maps in rigid, thick cardboard with a matte plastic finish, printed in 5 colors. Strategic map in rigid, thick cardboard used to carry out air and naval moves. 4 small grids to calculate moves off the map. Tablet for the formation of convoys and the positioning of submarines Rule booklet in 4 languages with examples. Plastic storage tray and dice
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Norge: the first battle between the Germans and the Allies 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 Norge: the first battle between the Germans and the Allies is 360 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 Norge: the first battle between the Germans and the Allies for ages 12 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.
Norge: the first battle between the Germans and the Allies has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Norge: the first battle between the Germans and the Allies belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Norge: the first battle between the Germans and the Allies are: Marco Donadoni. 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 Norge: the first battle between the Germans and the Allies 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.