
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,585
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Air Cav
- 2 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1985

1977
Rules assistance for Raid! Commando Operations, in the 20th Century
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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Raid! Commando Operations, in the 20th Century is a board game released in 1977 for 2 players, 30–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Herman and Tony Merridy and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
Raid!: Commando Operations in the 20th Century, is a tactical-level simulation of commando tactics and operations from World War II to the near future. First appeared in Strategy & Tactics magazine #64 (September/October 1977). From the introduction: Raid! The game is played by scenario. There are several historical scenarios as well as provisions for the players to make up their own. The map is a 3-color map. Units are two- or four-man fire teams, with individual tanks, truck, command centers, helicopters, etc. depicted. There are extensive and rational command control rules. Game Scale: Game Turn: 2 minutes Hex: 27 yards / 25 meters Units: 2 to 4 soldiers Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" six color maps One dual-side printed countersheet (200 1/2" counters) One 12-page Raid! rulebook One 6-sided dice (not included in magazine version) Solitaire Playability: Medium Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: .5-4 hours
Raid! Commando Operations, in the 20th Century 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 Raid! Commando Operations, in the 20th Century is 30–240 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 Raid! Commando Operations, in the 20th Century 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.
Raid! Commando Operations, in the 20th Century has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Raid! Commando Operations, in the 20th Century belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Modern Warfare. 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 Raid! Commando Operations, in the 20th Century are: Mark Herman and Tony Merridy. 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 Raid! Commando Operations, in the 20th Century 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.