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Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe
1993
Rules assistance for Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–3 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe
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Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe is a board game released in 1993 for 1–3 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ty Bomba and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
From the game rules : Smithereens : The End of World War II in Europe is a simulation of the last five months of the World War II on that continent. A "what-if" alternative history scenario is also included that allows players to examine the possibility of World War III breaking out at the conclusion of World War II. This is a two- or multi-player strategic level game of low-intermediate complexity. In two player matches, the "Grand Alliance player" controls all the forces arrayed against Nazi Germany: those of the United States, the British Commonwealth of Nations, the Soviet Union, and their minor-power allies. The German controls the armed forces of the Third Reich and its few remaining allies (Hungarians and Italian Fascists." 1 hex = 20 miles ; 1 turn = half a month ; 512 counters 20 miles/hex 2 weeks/turn 512 counters Two 34"x22" maps
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- XTR Corp
Questions and answers
Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe 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 Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe 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 Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe 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.
Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, 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 Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe are: Ty Bomba. 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 Smithereens: The End of World War II in Europe 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.