- BGG rating
- 8.2
Expansion for Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers: Infantry and Vehicle Small Unit Skirmish Wargaming in WWII
Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater
2006
Rules assistance for Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater
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Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater is an expansion for Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers: Infantry and Vehicle Small Unit Skirmish Wargaming in WWII released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Chalfant Conley and its main mechanics are Simulation and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
About the game
The first Theater Expansion for Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers: Infantry and Vehicle Small Unit Skirmish Wargaming in WWII covers the war in the Pacific with the Japanese, the USMC and the Chinese Army.
Designers
Publishers
- Iron Ivan Games
Questions and answers
Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater supports 2–4 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 Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater is 120 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 Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater 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.
Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater 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.
Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Simulation and Scenario / Mission / Campaign 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 Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater are: Chalfant Conley. 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 Red Sun, Red Death: War without Mercy in the Pacific Theater as an expansion for Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers: Infantry and Vehicle Small Unit Skirmish Wargaming in WWII. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers: Infantry and Vehicle Small Unit Skirmish Wargaming in WWII to use it. Check that your edition of Disposable Heroes and Coffin For Seven Brothers: Infantry and Vehicle Small Unit Skirmish Wargaming in WWII is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.