
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,092
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Rise of the Luftwaffe
- 2–8 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 1993

Rules assistance for North Korea: Hornet Leader Module #2
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North Korea: Hornet Leader Module #2 is an expansion for Hornet Leader: Strike Fighter Operations released in 1992 for 1–2 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dan Verssen, Rodger B. MacGowan, and Gene Billingsley and its main mechanics are Simulation.
An expansion for Hornet Leader: Strike Fighter Operations off the coast of Korea published in RBM's C3i Magazine Nr1. China is supplying aircraft, missiles and early warning info. There is the possibility for the conflict to expand to China Contents: Background, Rules (3 pages) Mission Profile Options and Target Options Sheet Chinese Support cards Unmounted MK84 bomb counters NB : Mounted MK84 bomb counters reissued in C3i issue 4.
North Korea: Hornet Leader Module #2 supports 1–2 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 catalogue lists North Korea: Hornet Leader Module #2 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.
North Korea: Hornet Leader Module #2 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.
North Korea: Hornet Leader Module #2 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Modern Warfare, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 North Korea: Hornet Leader Module #2 are: Dan Verssen, Rodger B. MacGowan, and Gene Billingsley. 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 North Korea: Hornet Leader Module #2 as an expansion for Hornet Leader: Strike Fighter Operations. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Hornet Leader: Strike Fighter Operations to use it. Check that your edition of Hornet Leader: Strike Fighter Operations is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.