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Tank On Tank: West Front – Defenders of the Rhine
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Tank on Tank: West Front
2015
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- 1–2 players
- 20–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
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Tank on Tank: West Front is a board game released in 2015 for 1–2 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Peter Bogdasarian and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Chit-Pull System.
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About the game
From the publisher's website: Target... 11 O’Clock... FIRE!!! Welcome to the FURY of the West Front! Tank on Tank: West Front is the 2nd edition of Peter Bogdasarian’s hit game Tank on Tank. A game that can be learned quickly and played in less then an hour, Tank on Tank: West Front depicts deadly tactical ground combat in 1944 and 1945 during World War II. New in Tank on Tank: West Front are rules for improved positions, armored infantry, airstrikes and supply trucks. Experience the tactical flavor of World War II tank battles like never before. Tank on Tank: West Front is a tactical game on the light side. Tank on Tank: West Front includes Shermans, Wolverines, Priests, King Tigers, Panthers, Mark IVs, as well as the infantry and anti-tank guns that fought alongside them. Now on gigantic one-inch counters. If you’ve been looking for a simple game to try your leadership abilities, or something to introduce a young commander to war gaming, Tank on Tank: West Front is the answer for you.
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- Lock 'n Load Publishing, LLC.
Questions and answers
Tank on Tank: West Front supports 1–2 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 Tank on Tank: West Front is 20–45 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 Tank on Tank: West Front for ages 10 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.
Tank on Tank: West 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.
Tank on Tank: West Front belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Chit-Pull System. 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 Tank on Tank: West Front are: Peter Bogdasarian. 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 Tank on Tank: West 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.