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Tiger of Malaya: The Fall of Singapore 1941-1942
2006
Rules assistance for Tiger of Malaya: The Fall of Singapore 1941-1942
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- 2 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Tiger of Malaya: The Fall of Singapore 1941-1942
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Tiger of Malaya: The Fall of Singapore 1941-1942 is a board game released in 2006 for 2 players and 120–240 minutes per game. It was designed by Brian L. Knipple and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
Using the same game system as MacArthur's Return, Blood on the Snow and Winter Fury, this game covers the fighting in southern Malaya as the advancing Japanese drive the British, Indian and Australian forces back on their base at Singapore. What is different about this game is that it allows the British player to request the 7th Australian Infantry Division and 7th Armored Brigade, historically at sea during the battle and considered as a possible remedy. These two powerful formations might just turn the tide and defeat the Japanese. Can the British player hold on long and well enough to convince General Wavell that the situation can be restored? Can the Japanese player out-manuever and outfight the British forces defending Johore province and gain a toehold on the island before resistance stiffens or reinforcements arrive? One full-sized map, 420 game pieces.
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Publishers
- Avalanche Press Ltd.
Questions and answers
Tiger of Malaya: The Fall of Singapore 1941-1942 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 Tiger of Malaya: The Fall of Singapore 1941-1942 is 120–240 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.
Tiger of Malaya: The Fall of Singapore 1941-1942 has a complexity rating of 3.2 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.
Tiger of Malaya: The Fall of Singapore 1941-1942 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, 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 Tiger of Malaya: The Fall of Singapore 1941-1942 are: Brian L. Knipple. 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 Tiger of Malaya: The Fall of Singapore 1941-1942 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.