- BGG rating
- 7.3
Where the Iron Crosses Grow
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 1996
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,614
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Spearhead
1995
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- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
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Spearhead is a board game released in 1995 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Arty Conliffe and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Blaze Across the Sands
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 1997
- BGG rating
- 7.8
White Star Rising
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 1997
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Great War Spearhead
- 2–4 players
- 2 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2002
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Forgotten Battles: Scenarios for WWII Spearhead Rules
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 2003
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About the game
Spearhead is a complete rules set that simulates Division-level tactics of WWII. The emphasis is on commanding a multi-battalion force, and all game mechanics serve that priority. Players command multi-battalion forces, using division-level tactics. Pre-game orders determine how units perform, with limited ability to change plans on the fly No plan survives the first ten minutes of a battle. This truism is frequently misinterpreted and used by many to argue against the use of a restrictive command control system. Above all, it does not mean that a new plan can be extemporized to replace the faulty one. A commander adjusted as best he could, given the systematic limitations of his troops and the availability of reserves. These factors are of paramount importance in Spearhead. Expanded by: Great War Spearhead Scenario books: Where the Iron Crosses Grow :Eastern Front White Star Rising :Western Front Blaze Across the Sands :North Africa Forgotten Battles :Various theaters
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Questions and answers
Spearhead supports 2–6 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 Spearhead 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 Spearhead 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.
Spearhead has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Spearhead belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation. 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 Spearhead are: Arty Conliffe. 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 Spearhead 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.