- BGG rank
- BGG #13,899
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Patton in Flames
2000
Rules assistance for Patton in Flames
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Patton in Flames
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Patton in Flames is a board game released in 2000 for 2–3 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Harry Rowland and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
About the game
It's 1945; Germany and Japan are going down in flames. But the Western Allies and the Soviets will soon find themselves at war... It's 1948; rising tensions between the Western Allies and the Soviet Union will soon destroy the fragile post-war peace and a Third World War will begin... (from Australian Design Group website:) Based on World in Flames, our international award winning game of World War II, Patton in Flames is a complete game that provides everything you need to fight the greatest battle never fought (at least not yet!). The game includes a political system that allows all major powers to try to influence the minor countries to come on their side. The maps are the latest World in Flames maps that include all the World in Flames errata as well as the political borders from 1930 to the modern day. The counters include heavy weapons units for both sides as well as all the new aircraft and naval units such as the Mig-15 and Mig-17, the F-84 Thunderjet and F-86 Sabre, the Canberra and IL-28 bombers, Soviet Communist and Nationalist Chinese carriers and much more. The maps and counters are fully compatible with World in Flames and can be immediately incorporated into your next game of World in Flames. Can you save the world ? With Patton in Flames you can find out. Patton in Flames includes 5 maps, 1000 counters, Rules and charts and is available now !
Questions and answers
Patton in Flames supports 2–3 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Patton in Flames 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 Patton in Flames 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 in Flames has a complexity rating of 4.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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 in Flames belongs to these categories: Wargame. 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 in Flames are: Harry Rowland. 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 in Flames 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.