- BGG rating
- 8.2
Rules assistance for Quartermaster General WW2: Total War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Quartermaster General WW2: Total War
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Quartermaster General WW2: Total War is an expansion for Quartermaster General WW2: 2nd Edition released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Ian Brody and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Team-Based Game.
About the game
Total War is the first expansion for the second edition of Quartermaster General, that provides players with a great number of new playing options, without dramatically increasing the play time. Among these new game features, the most important is the introduction of Air Forces that brings a whole new dimension to the conflict. Air Forces help the players to defend Armies and Navies in the same space, or to attack adjacent Air Forces in battle. Another new key feature is the presence of new forces: Chinese and French forces, that enlarge and change the opening setup, introducing many new strategies. A new tactical point is introduced into the game through Bolster cards, a new type of cards that are played directly from the hand as reactions to game play. “Last but not least”, the introduction of new alternate “what if” cards, that represent historical strategies that were considered but never executed, as Operation Sea Lion, the invasion of Britain. With these important changes the game is still simple to learn and quick to setup, but these new tactical moves at player’s disposal in this expansion set increase the fun and ensure a further and greater replayability! —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby Japan
- Game Harbor
- Ghenos Games
- ASYNCRON games
- Ares Games
- MTS Games
- Ergo Ludo Editions
- Red Square Games
- Griggling Games
Questions and answers
Quartermaster General WW2: Total War 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 Quartermaster General WW2: Total War is 90 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 Quartermaster General WW2: Total War for ages 13 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.
Quartermaster General WW2: Total War has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Quartermaster General WW2: Total War belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Team-Based Game. 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 Quartermaster General WW2: Total War are: Ian Brody. 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 Quartermaster General WW2: Total War as an expansion for Quartermaster General WW2: 2nd Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Quartermaster General WW2: 2nd Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Quartermaster General WW2: 2nd Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.