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Rapid Fire! (Second Edition): Fast Play World War Two Wargames Rules
2005
Rules assistance for Rapid Fire! (Second Edition): Fast Play World War Two Wargames Rules
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 240 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Rapid Fire! (Second Edition): Fast Play World War Two Wargames Rules
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Rapid Fire! (Second Edition): Fast Play World War Two Wargames Rules is a board game released in 2005 for 2–10 players and 240 minutes per game. It was designed by Colin Rumford and Richard Marsh and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Line of Sight.
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About the game
Rapid Fire! is a set of fast play miniatures rules which enables players to re-fight brigade-level combined arms engagements during WW II. Provides for an interesting mix of supporting weapons to go with your infantry, such as artillery, aircraft and armor. Very good rule set to introduce players to World War II miniature gaming.
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- Stratagem Publications LTD
- Rapid Fire Publications
Questions and answers
Rapid Fire! (Second Edition): Fast Play World War Two Wargames Rules supports 2–10 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 Rapid Fire! (Second Edition): Fast Play World War Two Wargames Rules 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.
Rapid Fire! (Second Edition): Fast Play World War Two Wargames Rules has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Rapid Fire! (Second Edition): Fast Play World War Two Wargames Rules belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Line of Sight. 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 Rapid Fire! (Second Edition): Fast Play World War Two Wargames Rules are: Colin Rumford and Richard Marsh. 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 Rapid Fire! (Second Edition): Fast Play World War Two Wargames Rules 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.