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SS Amerika
1990
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- 2–4 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.7/5
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SS Amerika is a board game released in 1990 for 2–4 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph Miranda and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
SS Amerika (formerly entitled Case Geld) is an operational level game of hypothetical Axis invasions of North America in the World War II era. Based on actual plans and historical data, SS Amerika includes such critical factors as mobilization, national morale, technological developments, and specialized units. Both Basic and Optional rules are provided. Scenarios include an Axis invasion of an unprepared U.S. in 1941; a full scale conflict in 1944; and several "future" scenarios showing what might have happened if the war had continued into the late 1940's. Units represent regiments, divisions, corps, fleets, and air groups." "1530 HRS. THURSDAY JULY 2nd, 1944 - Spearheaded by 8 panzer corps, Panzer Armee Amerika today broke out of its embattled bridgehead north of Boston and split into 2 columns - one heading south for New York, the other striking inland towards Buffalo. Seven U.S. divisions aare reported trapped in the 'Pantucket Pocket'..." "1900 HRS. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st, 1944 - Opening a new phase in America's life and death struggle with the fascist invaders, the Imperial Japanese Army today stormed ashore at the Central California coastal town of Cambria. As U.S. reinforcements hurried south to the new danger point, U.S. Chief of Staff George C. Marshall was quoted as saying, 'We'll cut them to ribbons if they move inland.' Meanwhile the Air force is flying round-the-clock missions against the Japanese navy transports..." "1745 HRS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th, 1944 - American partisan forces under General George S. Patton today left their mountain fastness to strike back at the Nazi invader. Patton's irregulars savaged enemy columns and attacked isolated garrisons over a wide area of East Tennessee and North Carolina. Fighting continues as thousands of liberated Americans flock to join Patton's unorthodox forces..." Game Contents: 1 32-page rulebook 1 alternate history 4 full-color maps 800 die cut counters 2 six-sided dice 1 plastic tray Players: Two or more Playing Time: 3-15 hours depending upon the scenario chosen. (source: the game box back)
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Questions and answers
SS Amerika 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 SS Amerika is 180 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 SS Amerika 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.
SS Amerika has a complexity rating of 3.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
SS Amerika belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are 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 SS Amerika are: Joseph Miranda. 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 SS Amerika 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.