- BGG rating
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Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front – Heavy Weapons Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,360
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front
2015
Rules assistance for Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front
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Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Byron Collins and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
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About the game
Spearpoint 1943 Eastern Front is an easy to play tactical wargame set in the Eastern Front of WWII. It is a new standalone game in the Spearpoint 1943 Expandable Card Game (ECG) series. The game plays best with 2 players but also includes a 4 player variant. Designed by Byron Collins (4th published game design) Highly Re-playable: Pre-game deck construction, dice, card drafting, and other proven mechanics ensure no two games are the same! Fun and Fast: Easy rules with continual involvement by both players. Game sets up and plays in about 30 minutes. Integrates with: Spearpoint 1943 (2010) Expanded by: Spearpoint 1943 Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion (2012) Expanded by: Spearpoint 1943 Eastern Front Heavy Weapons Expansion (2015) Eastern Front introduces the Red Army and features 220 new cards, scenarios, and is backwards compatible with the original Spearpoint 1943 and the Origins Award nominated Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion. 110 Unit Cards feature an assortment of historical German and Soviet squad-level infantry, artillery, armor, and aircraft. 55 Command Cards give support, provide special functions, and may even modify die rolls. 25 Damage Cards apply unique Damage Effects to units as they reach their critical break point. These Damage Effects can force units to withdraw, take cover, or may immobilize tanks, knock out weapons, wound infantry, damage aircraft engines or ailerons, and more, adding to the battlefield chaos. 12 Scenario Cards take players through battles that occurred during 1943 on the Eastern Front including Operation Zitadelle. 10 Event Cards add chaos for both players when drawn. 2 Quick Reference Card sets for each player help keep the rules summarized and quickly accessible. 2 Card List Cards detail the included Units for each side. Promo cards feature box art from the Spearpoint 1943 Series. • 220 Cards (Soviet and German Units, Command Cards, Damage Cards, Event Cards, Scenario Cards, Card List Cards, Quick Ref Cards...) • 4 D10 Dice (2 German, 2 Soviet) • 1 Rules Booklet • 12 Scenarios • Promo Cards • QR-Code linked Video Tutorial
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- Collins Epic Wargames
Questions and answers
Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front supports 2–4 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 Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front is 30 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 Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front for ages 13 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.
Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, 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 Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front are: Byron Collins. 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 Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front 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.