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Rules assistance for Tide of Iron: Fury of the Bear
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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- 60–240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.4/5
Rules assistant for Tide of Iron: Fury of the Bear
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Tide of Iron: Fury of the Bear is an expansion for Tide of Iron released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 60–240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Robert A. Kouba and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Modular Board.
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About the game
From publisher's website: Despite Soviet defenses, Germany continued to gain momentum from successes in other areas. Operation Typhoon began, targeting Moscow. But once again, Soviet defense forces pushed Germany back. A counter-attack would soon follow... Fantasy Flight Games is pleased to announce Fury of the Bear, an upcoming expansion to Tide of Iron! Take command of the Germans or the Soviet forces as war on the Eastern Front begins. The Fury of the Bear expansion for Tide of Iron builds on an already epic game experience by adding the forces of an entirely new nation, as well as new vehicles, winter terrain, scenarios, and more! Featuring nearly 100 plastic figures for the Soviet army, plus new German figures, tokens, cards, and 9 new Eastern Front map boards, the Fury of the Bear expansion will let you experience Tide of Iron in an entirely new way. In addition, Fury of the Bear will also offer exciting new mechanics, such as a combined strategy deck, a system of counter intelligence known as subversion, and all-new specialization types! Keep checking back! In the coming weeks we will explore these aspects of Fury of the Bear with a series of previews leading up to its release. With all these additions, not to mention the most tanks of any Tide of Iron release, Fury of the Bear will expand your options and challenge your strategies! This summer, the invasion begins. Are you prepared to face the fury of a nation?
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- Fantasy Flight Games
Questions and answers
Tide of Iron: Fury of the Bear supports 2–4 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 Tide of Iron: Fury of the Bear is 60–240 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 Tide of Iron: Fury of the Bear 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.
Tide of Iron: Fury of the Bear has a complexity rating of 3.4 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.
Tide of Iron: Fury of the Bear belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Modular Board. 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 Tide of Iron: Fury of the Bear are: Robert A. Kouba. 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 Tide of Iron: Fury of the Bear as an expansion for Tide of Iron. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tide of Iron to use it. Check that your edition of Tide of Iron is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.