Square Bashing 1914-1918
BGG rank
BGG #23,659
BGG rating
6.3

Square Bashing 1914-1918

1997

Rules assistance for Square Bashing 1914-1918

Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

  • 2–8 players
  • 120 min
  • Complexity 1.5/5

For 2 players

Rules assistant for Square Bashing 1914-1918

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Square Bashing 1914-1918 is a board game released in 1997 for 2–8 players and 120 minutes per game. It was designed by The RFCM Team and its main mechanics are Grid Movement.

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About the game

Square Bashing 1914-1918 is a very different concept from most miniatures rules, which makes it almost a hybrid between miniatures and boardgames. The playing surface (usually 6'x4') is subdivided into 12" squares. Each square is designated as open (minimal movement impediment) or closed (serious impediment). Players build up their forces in a square and assault adjacent squares in an attempt to capture them Because figures simply occupy a square, there is no need for strict basing sizes. In fact, unlike most miniatures games, there is no adverse effect for having a variety of basing sizes. Note: modifications for Russian Civil War and East Africa battles are also included. Scale: Infantry battalions: 4 bases Artillery battery: 1-2 bases Cavalry regiment: 4 bases Armored car squadron: 2 models Tank units: 1 model Machine gun company: 1 base Lorry transport unit: 2 models Brigade/Division HQ: 1 base Squares can hold up to 12 infantry/cavalry units, artillery bases, or tank bases. Expanded by: Proletarians, To Horse!

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  • Peter Pig

Questions and answers

Square Bashing 1914-1918 supports 2–8 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.