
- BGG rating
- 6.6
When Tigers Fight: Tiger of China
- 2 players
- 1994

Rules assistance for When Tigers Fight
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When Tigers Fight is a board game released in 1994 for 2 players, 300 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dean Webb and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
When Tiger Fight: The War in Asia, 1944, is a strategic level wargame of the battles that were fought on the Chinese front during the latter stages of World War 2. The map covers a large portion of mainland China and parts of Burma. Game Scale: Turn: 1 month Map: 37.2 miles / 60 km per hex Unit: Regiment to Army Game Contents: One 22 x 34" map Two countersheets (100 5/8" dual-side printed counters - 81 of them are errata for other games) One 32 page rulebook One Player Aid Card (2-sided)
When Tigers Fight 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 When Tigers Fight is 300 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 When Tigers Fight for ages 14 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.
When Tigers Fight has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
When Tigers Fight belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 When Tigers Fight are: Dean Webb. 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 When Tigers Fight 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.