
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,150
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Firepower
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 1984

1996
Rules assistance for Operation Apocalypse
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 1 player

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Operation Apocalypse is a board game released in 1996 for 1 player, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Philippe Richardot and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
Operation Apocalypse is a solitaire, tactical level Vietnam War wargame inspired by the helicopter attack sequence from the Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 movie Apocalypse Now. The player controls the American airmobile forces and the game system controls the VietCong forces.
Operation Apocalypse 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 Operation Apocalypse 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.
The catalogue lists Operation Apocalypse 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.
Operation Apocalypse 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.
Operation Apocalypse belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement. 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 Operation Apocalypse are: Philippe Richardot. 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 Operation Apocalypse 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.