
- BGG rank
- BGG #23
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
- 2–6 players
- 60–200 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for S.F.3.D II Operation Faserei
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S.F.3.D II Operation Faserei is an expansion for S.F.3.D. Original released in 1986 for 2 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Koji Hayashina and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and Hexagon Grid.
(from the back of the Twentieth Century Imports version:) S.F.3.D #2 is a fast-moving, realistic 2-player game of war. It is a sequel to S.F.3.D #1, and is meant to expand this game. While it can be played separately, most of the scenarios enclosed involve using maps and counters from both games. This game has been thoroughly playtested in the U.S. Limited, Numbered Edition of 2,040. - 480 Superb, die-cut, double-sided oversized counters; most are entirely new units (sp) types (see box front and back). - 3 folding, full-color, semi-geomorphic mapboards. - 24-page Japanese rules book, and... - 16-page English rules book, numbered. This book contains the complete S.F.3.D rules, not just the new features to this edition. New features: Morale, Artillery, Mines, Engineers, Fire, Smoke, Elevation, Infantry, and others. - Variants by the American Play test Team. - 12 New Scenarios, in booklet form. - 2 Combat Results Cards, 2 Dice, 1 counters tray. (C) 1986 - Twentieth Century Imports, USA
S.F.3.D II Operation Faserei 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 S.F.3.D II Operation Faserei is 360 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 S.F.3.D II Operation Faserei 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.
S.F.3.D II Operation Faserei has a complexity rating of 3.3 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.
S.F.3.D II Operation Faserei belongs to these categories: Wargame, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, 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 S.F.3.D II Operation Faserei are: Koji Hayashina. 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 S.F.3.D II Operation Faserei as an expansion for S.F.3.D. Original. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need S.F.3.D. Original to use it. Check that your edition of S.F.3.D. Original is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.