
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,216
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Slouch Hats and Eggshells: The Allied Invasion of Syria & Lebanon – 1941
- 1–2 players
- 240–360 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2011

1987
Rules assistance for Patton Goes to War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Patton Goes to War is a board game released in 1987 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Vance von Borries and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
Patton Goes to War is a two-player operational level simulation of the World War II American offensive in southern Tunisia led by Gen. George S. Patton, which took place between March 16th and April 3rd 1943. It was first published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #112. The game includes a mapsheet, 14 pages of rules, 200 counters representing U.S. and Axis units, and complete Unit Organization Charts. Four scenarios are included, each with their own set of victory conditions. An optional rule for limited intelligence is also included as well as a set of designer's notes.
Patton Goes to War 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 Patton Goes to War 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 Patton Goes to War 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.
Patton Goes to War 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.
Patton Goes to War belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are 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 Patton Goes to War are: Vance von Borries. 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 Patton Goes to War 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.