
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,037
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Striking the Anvil: Operation Anvil Dragoon
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2009

2006
Rules assistance for Tempête sur l'Europe 1939-1945
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Tempête sur l'Europe 1939-1945 is a board game released in 2006 for 1–2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Luc Olivier, Christophe Gentil-Perret, and Pascal Valentin and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
Tempête sur l'Europe: la guerre en Europe, 1939-1945 (Tempest On Europe: the war in Europe) simulates the totality of the conflict which opposed the Western Allies and the Soviets to the Axis forces between September 1939 and May 1945. This is primarily a solitaire game where the player will in turn be the offensive player for the Axis (early on) then take the offensive for the Allies after Stalingrad and El Alamein. The rules take care of the passive player in each phase of the war. This game is based on Typhon sur le Pacifique rules (Vae Victis 40), which covered the war in the Pacific.
Tempête sur l'Europe 1939-1945 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 Tempête sur l'Europe 1939-1945 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 Tempête sur l'Europe 1939-1945 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.
Tempête sur l'Europe 1939-1945 has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Tempête sur l'Europe 1939-1945 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Tempête sur l'Europe 1939-1945 are: Luc Olivier, Christophe Gentil-Perret, and Pascal Valentin. 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 Tempête sur l'Europe 1939-1945 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.