
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,078
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Flames of War: The World War II Miniatures Game
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2002

Expansion for Operation Squad: World War Two
2012
Rules assistance for Reinforcements: A Supplement for Operation Squad World War II
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Reinforcements: A Supplement for Operation Squad World War II is an expansion for Operation Squad: World War Two released in 2012 90 minutes per game and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Massimo Torriani and Valentino Del Castello and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
Publisher Blurb: Reinforcements is the latest supplement for the Operation Squad WWII game. This supplement contains details on new support sections and their weapons as well as many new squads to use in the 5 exciting scenarios which have been especially designed to let you play the game on bigger tables. From Russian Penal Squads (Shtrafniye Roti) to the infamous Hitlerjugend Volunteers (defenders of Berlin), from American Recon squads (in jeeps) to British Scout squads (and their Universal Carriers)... your games will never be the same again. The Reinforcements supplement is the same price (£18) as the other two Operation Squad books (Operation Squad and Vehicles!) and includes: - New rules for Mortar and Machine Gun Sections 5 new scenarios – designed for playing on larger tables New Characteristics Card Weapon references New vehicles - including the Churchill & Kettenkrad! 17 New Units: American Army Recon squad 'All American' Paratrooper squad US Glider Riders squad British Army scout patrol New Zealand 2nd Division rifle section Scottish rifle section Royal Marine Commando section Russian Penal troops squad Russian Sniper squad Russian 'Black Death' Naval Brigade squad Russian Scout squad German Schnell squad German Volksgrenadier squad Hitlerjugend Volunteers squad Waffen-SS squad Das Reich squad German Jager squad You will need to have Operation Squad WWII and a copy of Vehicles! to use this 50 page, full-colour, softback supplement
The listed playing time for Reinforcements: A Supplement for Operation Squad World War II 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 Reinforcements: A Supplement for Operation Squad World War II 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.
Reinforcements: A Supplement for Operation Squad World War II belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Reinforcements: A Supplement for Operation Squad World War II are: Massimo Torriani and Valentino Del Castello. 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 Reinforcements: A Supplement for Operation Squad World War II as an expansion for Operation Squad: World War Two. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Operation Squad: World War Two to use it. Check that your edition of Operation Squad: World War Two is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.