- BGG rating
- 6.1
Rules assistance for Politics in Flames
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.2/5
Rules assistant for Politics in Flames
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Politics in Flames is an expansion for World in Flames released in 2000 for 2–6 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Harry Rowland and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Area-Impulse.
About the game
Politics in Flames (PoliF) allows you to economically, politically and militarily bring minor countries into your sphere of interest during the critical years of World War II. Can you woo Czechoslovakia, Spain, Turkey and Brazil amongst dozens of other countries to help you in your war of liberation? There are 200 Politics in Flames counters that include the political markers for Politics in Flames, heavy weapons units for Russia and China, warlord counters, friction markers, new carriers that include surface to air missiles, partisan headquarters, late war Soviet jets and night fighters. PoliF is a World in Flames expansion and part of the The Millenium World in Flames Annual. (ADG’s description)
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Australian Design Group
Questions and answers
Politics in Flames supports 2–6 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 Politics in Flames 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 Politics 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.
Politics 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.
Politics in Flames belongs to these categories: Wargame, Political, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Area-Impulse. 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 Politics 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 Politics in Flames as an expansion for World in Flames. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need World in Flames to use it. Check that your edition of World in Flames is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.