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War Without Mercy
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The Mediterranean
2005
Rules assistance for The Mediterranean
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 480 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.3/5
Rules assistant for The Mediterranean
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The Mediterranean is a board game released in 2005 480 minutes per game and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Rob Beyma and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation.
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About the game
This is the third and final volume in Robert Beyma's Struggle for Europe series. While the game includes a Desert War scenario, the main use of this game is to complete the Struggle for Europe theme by including the campaign and naval rules which enable owners of Mediterranean, War Without Mercy and Brute Force to play a number of large campaign scenarios (included in The Mediterranean). Scenarios included in this product include "Fall Blau" (1942 scenario); "1939-1941 Campaign" scenario; "1943-1944 Campaign" scenario; "1939-1945 Campaign" scenario; and the "Desert War" scenario. One 11" x 30" and one 11" x 22" map sheets mate lengthwise to cover from the Tunisia-Libya border in the west to Tehran in the east. The maps mate with the prior series maps. Two sheets of sturdy die-cut counters (560 total, in multiple colors) provide pieces for numerous minor powers, the major navies, additional land and air combatants for the major powers and markers for use in the Campaign scenarios. The new Scenario Book incorporates Series errata. The new 3rd Edition Struggle for Europe Series Standard Rules are also included in the bookcase box.
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The listed playing time for The Mediterranean is 480 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 The Mediterranean 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.
The Mediterranean has a complexity rating of 3.3 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.
The Mediterranean belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Simulation. 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 Mediterranean are: Rob Beyma. 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 Mediterranean 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.