
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,873
- BGG rating
- 7.3
French Foreign Legion
- 2–3 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 1982

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The TSATF Scenario Portfolio 2000 is an expansion for The Sword and the Flame released in 2000 for 2–6 players and 180 minutes per game. It was designed by Larry V. Brom and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation.
"Being A Subscription Of 24 Scenarios For Playing Table-Top Battles Of The British Empire" A selection of scenarios and variant rules for The Sword and the Flame. The sides featured include the British, Dervish, Pathans, Zulus, Egyptians and Boers. In addition there are scenarios for the Sword in Africa variant rules. All scenarios include detailed maps, mission briefings, orders of battle and optional rules. Expands: The Sword and the Flame
The TSATF Scenario Portfolio 2000 supports 2–6 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 The TSATF Scenario Portfolio 2000 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 TSATF Scenario Portfolio 2000 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.
The TSATF Scenario Portfolio 2000 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling 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 TSATF Scenario Portfolio 2000 are: Larry V. Brom. 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 TSATF Scenario Portfolio 2000 as an expansion for The Sword and the Flame. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Sword and the Flame to use it. Check that your edition of The Sword and the Flame is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.