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Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940
2012
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- 1–3 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
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Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940 is a board game released in 2012 for 1–3 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Paul Youde and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940, designed by Paul Youde, simulates the German Army’s offensive to reach and cross the imposing Meuse River, near Sedan, and the subsequent breakthrough to the west. Using basic combat mechanics, the game includes command control strictures to better simulate the differences between French and German capabilities. A two-player (German versus French) operational level game. The game includes 228 medium-sized die-cut counters, with the Battalion as the primary maneuver unit, and also includes air units, artillery units, blown bridge chits, pontoon bridge chits, and command draw chits. The colorful map features the Belgian/French border, centered around Sedan along the Meuse River, with each hex representing approximately 2 miles across, and includes such prominent locations as the northern extent of the Maginot Line, and the city of Sedan, as well as various charts and tables for easy reference during play. The rules entail a variety of standard and unique rules, such as Roadblocks, Demolishing Bridges, German Pontoon Bridges, Dogfights, Bombing Bridges, Overruns, French Fuel Shortages, the French 2nd Army Cavalry, the French 3rd Brigade de Spahis, Headquarters Activation, Air Support, Operation Niwi, Reinforcements, etc. Victory in the game is determined by the accumulation of VPs for control of the Meuse River (primarily involving the quantity of German units that have crossed the bridges), as well as eliminating enemy units. Published in World at War Magazine #24, Jun-Jul 2012. Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 day Hex: 2 miles / 3.2 kilometers Units: Battalion to Regiment Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" full color map One dual-side printed countersheet (228 9/16" counters) One 16-page Sedan rulebook Solitaire Playability: Medium Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-15
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Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940 supports 1–3 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 Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940 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 Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940 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.
Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940 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.
Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and 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 Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940 are: Paul Youde. 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 Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940 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.