
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,722
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Tempête sur l'Europe 1939-1945
- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2006

2009
Rules assistance for Striking the Anvil: Operation Anvil Dragoon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Striking the Anvil: Operation Anvil Dragoon is a board game released in 2009 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Luc Olivier and its main mechanics are Area Movement.
Striking the Anvil simulates the battle of Provence, from August 15 to 30, 1944 and also offers 2 what-if scenarios simulating plans that were not chosen by the Allied High Command. Includes one 17 x 22 map, 140 die-cut counters, 6 pages of rules.
Striking the Anvil: Operation Anvil Dragoon 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 Striking the Anvil: Operation Anvil Dragoon is 60 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 Striking the Anvil: Operation Anvil Dragoon 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.
Striking the Anvil: Operation Anvil Dragoon has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Striking the Anvil: Operation Anvil Dragoon belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement. 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 Striking the Anvil: Operation Anvil Dragoon are: Luc Olivier. 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 Striking the Anvil: Operation Anvil Dragoon 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.