
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Para-Leader
- 2 players
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 1983

Rules assistance for Panzer Leader 1940
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Panzer Leader 1940 is an expansion for Panzer Leader: Game of Tactical Warfare on the Western Front released in 1978 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ramiro Cruz and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Line of Sight.
Panzer Leader 1940 first goes into the West Front lineup and follows with Situations 21 through 30. Counters had been available separately. Published in The GENERAL Vol.15,No.2 (July/August 1978).
Panzer Leader 1940 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 Panzer Leader 1940 is 180 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 Panzer Leader 1940 for ages 10 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.
Panzer Leader 1940 has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Panzer Leader 1940 belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Line of Sight. 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 Panzer Leader 1940 are: Ramiro Cruz. 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 Panzer Leader 1940 as an expansion for Panzer Leader: Game of Tactical Warfare on the Western Front. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Panzer Leader: Game of Tactical Warfare on the Western Front to use it. Check that your edition of Panzer Leader: Game of Tactical Warfare on the Western Front is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.