- BGG rank
- BGG #10,773
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Race to Berlin
- 2 players
- 150 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,843
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Race to Berlin (Second Edition)
2025
Rules assistance for Race to Berlin (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120–150 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Race to Berlin (Second Edition)
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Race to Berlin (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2025 for 2 players, 120–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Krzysztof Dytczak and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
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About the game
Race to Berlin is a game portraying the last months of World War II in Europe as Western Allied armies cross the borders of the Reich after forging the Rhine and the mighty Red Army prepares for its final offensive toward Berlin. Players take on the roles of Soviet and Allied commanders, competing to capture strategic regions of Germany and ultimately claim the capital of the Third Reich. The game was first released in 2015, and this Portal Games' edition features significantly improved components, a revised rulebook, and some rule adjustments based on experience with the first edition. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Race to Berlin (Second Edition) 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 Race to Berlin (Second Edition) is 120–150 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 Race to Berlin (Second Edition) for ages 14 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.
Race to Berlin (Second Edition) 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.
Race to Berlin (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation. 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 Race to Berlin (Second Edition) are: Krzysztof Dytczak. 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 Race to Berlin (Second Edition) 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.