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Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII
1988
Rules assistance for Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 180–240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII
For 1 player
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Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII is a board game released in 1988 for 1 player, 180–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gerard Christopher Klug and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
"Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII" is the solitaire wargame of combat, adventure, and heroism for everyone who ever wondered what World War II armored combat must have been like. Inspired by the award-winning Ambush! solitaire wargame system, Open Fire provides the player with a platoon of American armor, faced with a variety of missions against an ever-changing German foe. The variable events, innumerable tactical options, and wealth of unexpected occurrences make "Open Fire" a game unlike any tactical armor game you have ever played before. The easily learned rules are designed to get the player into action quickly, selecting his platoon and vehicles and providing each unit with command and initiative ratings, perception, weapon skill, driving skill, and movement capability. After selecting one of the six missions provided, you will send your platoon into operations, where your vehicle will move as you wish... until the sequenced action rounds are triggered by the shriek of an incoming 88mm anti-tank shell, and then the fun begins. Contents: 210 Counters (1 Large Sheet) 1 22" x 32 " Map 1 Rules Booklet 1 Paragraph Booklet 79 Unit Characteristics Cards 1 Mission Cartridge 1 Cartridge View Sleeve 1 Platoon Record Sheet Pad 1 8" x 22" Display Sheet 2 Decimal Dice 1 Counter Storage Tray
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Questions and answers
Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII supports 1 player 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 Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII is 180–240 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 Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII 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.
Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII belongs to these categories: Wargame, Adventure, 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 Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII are: Gerard Christopher Klug. 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 Open Fire: Solitaire Tank Combat in WWII 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.