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Operation Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45
1981
Rules assistance for Operation Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45
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- 2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Operation Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45
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Operation Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45 is a board game released in 1981 for 2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph M. Balkoski and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
The game is a two-player simulation of the U.S. Ninth Army's February 1945 offensive in the Rhineland area of Germany. The U.S. player gains victory points for occupying German towns and for occupying bridges on the Rhine river. The number of points gained determines the level of victory for both players. Included are a 22"X34" mapsheet, standard rules for the Victory in the West game system, exclusive rules for Operation Grenade, and 245 1/2" counters. First published in issue #84 of Strategy & Tactics magazine in 1981. The game was republished in issue #133 of Command Magazine Japan in 2017.
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Publishers
- Hobby Japan
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
- Kokusai-Tsushin Co., Ltd. (国際通信社)
Questions and answers
Operation Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45 supports 2 players 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 Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45 is 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 Operation Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45 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 Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45 has a complexity rating of 2.7 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 Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45 are: Joseph M. Balkoski. 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 Grenade: The Battle for the Rhineland 23 Feb. - 5 Mar. '45 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.