- BGG rank
- BGG #9,307
- BGG rating
- 7.9
WARIGIN
- 2–3 players
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.7
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- 2 players
- 30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.4/5
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Spearpoint 1943: Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion is an expansion for Spearpoint 1943 released in 2012 for 2 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 Tile Placement.
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About the game
Expand your copy of Spearpoint 1943 and Spearpoint 1943 Eastern Front with Frontline General: Spearpoint 1943 Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion! This expansion requires the cards from either base game of Spearpoint 1943 and adds new depth to the system, new situations with fictional intros by Mark H. Walker, beautiful Marc von Martial artwork, large die-cut 1" general counters and 4" terrain tiles, printed rules/situation booklet, quick reference and score cards, and a gorgeous two-sided mounted 12"x36" Village / Defensive Line map inspired by 1943 Italian summer and winter terrain. Features Take the fast-paced fun of the original two-player 30-minute World War II squad-level tactical card game Spearpoint 1943 to a whole new level! Play new tense tactical Standard Games and Situations that set up differently every time using versatile die-cut terrain tiles such as buildings, ruins, minefields, bunkers, trenches, and more! Expansion includes new Situations with fictional introductions by Mark H. Walker. Beautiful Marc von Martial (cogwheeldesigns.com) component and box artwork. Adds simple new rules to the Spearpoint 1943 system including movement, line of sight, combat within buildings and structures, artillery spotting, and more! Adds more tactical challenges for players through new well-tested Situations.
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Designers
Publishers
- Collins Epic Wargames
Questions and answers
Spearpoint 1943: Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion 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 Spearpoint 1943: Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion 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: Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion 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: Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Spearpoint 1943: Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. 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: Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion 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: Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion as an expansion for Spearpoint 1943. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Spearpoint 1943 to use it. Check that your edition of Spearpoint 1943 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.