- BGG rank
- BGG #18,241
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Warplan Dropshot
- 2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2002
- BGG rank
- BGG #18,936
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Warplan: Dropshot II/III
2005
Rules assistance for Warplan: Dropshot II/III
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.3/5
Rules assistant for Warplan: Dropshot II/III
For 2 players
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Warplan: Dropshot II/III is a board game released in 2005 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Bruce Costello and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
The Turbulent 60's and The End Game, take Bruce Costello's popular simulation of the Cold War turning hot, Warplan Dropshot from the 50's to the 60's and 70's-90's. Dropshot II: The Turbulent 60's scenarios: In the "Berlin, 1961" World War III starts at the Berlin Wall. In "The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962" what almost happened happens. In "The Six Day War," an accident in the Mediterranean sparks the big one in 1967. In The Czechoslovakian Crisis, 1968" Soviet and NATO clashes escalate into total war. "Border War in the Far East, 1969" has the US getting involved in a nuclear war between China and Russia. Dropshot III: The End Game scenarios: In "Middle East, 1973" the US and the Soviet Union get too involved with the Yom Kippur War. In "1976 - Bolt from the Blue" Kremlin hardliners opt for a preemptive war while everyone is taking détente. "December Surprise - Iran, 1979" has President Carter invading Iran and the Soviets having to react. In "Solidarity - Poland, 1981" the labor movement is crushed and the West reacts. In "Deep Paranoia" a NATO exercise pushes the Soviets too far. "Hardliners Last Gasp, 1987" supposes an alternative end to the Cold War. 400 km/hex on strategic map and 75 km/hex on map of Europe, 2 months/turn, armies. This is a DTP game with die-cut counters. Two 8.5x11 inch strategic hemispheric maps, one 11x17 inch map of Europe, 616 counters, play aids, charts. Warplan: Dropshot II/III was a nominee in the Charles S. Roberts awards for Best Modern Era Boardgame (Charles S. Roberts Awards) for 2005.
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- Schutze Games
Questions and answers
Warplan: Dropshot II/III 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 Warplan: Dropshot II/III 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 catalogue lists Warplan: Dropshot II/III 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.
Warplan: Dropshot II/III 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.
Warplan: Dropshot II/III belongs to these categories: Wargame and Modern Warfare. 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 Warplan: Dropshot II/III are: Bruce Costello. 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 Warplan: Dropshot II/III 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.