
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,424
- BGG rating
- 6.6
The Battle for Hill 218
- 2 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2007

2014
Rules assistance for The Battle for Sector 219
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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The Battle for Sector 219 is a board game released in 2014 for 2 players and 10 minutes per game. It was designed by Darwin Kastle and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Tile Placement.
The Battle for Sector 219, a sequel to The Battle for Hill 218, uses the same game system as its predecessor, but with new units. In the game, each player fields an army, represented by cards, and tries to occupy his opponent's base while protecting his own. You must maintain your supply lines and destroy enemy units to conquer the enemy base while protecting your own.
The Battle for Sector 219 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 The Battle for Sector 219 is 10 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 Battle for Sector 219 has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
The Battle for Sector 219 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Tile Placement. 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 The Battle for Sector 219 are: Darwin Kastle. 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 The Battle for Sector 219 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.