
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,398
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Battle of Britain
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 1990

Rules assistance for World at War: Update 2005 Pack
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World at War: Update 2005 Pack is an expansion for The World at War released in 2006 ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling.
The World at War has been widely recognized as the best unauthorized expansion for Axis and Allies TM for over 15 years. The World at War starts in 1938. Special events like the Fall of France and the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor are re-enacted and can produce different outcomes. Rules and special troops are included for units such as the German SS, Panzers, Tiger Tanks, Rockets, U.S. Marines, Kamikazis, Banzai attacks and others Technologies are expanded. Rules include special events such as the Fall of France and the assassination attempt on Hitler. The battle for the Atlantic takes on new dimensions with German submarines doing economic damage to Britain Strategic bombing is expanded to be truly strategic. etc.
The catalogue lists World at War: Update 2005 Pack 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.
World at War: Update 2005 Pack 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.
World at War: Update 2005 Pack belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling. 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 catalogue lists World at War: Update 2005 Pack as an expansion for The World at War. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The World at War to use it. Check that your edition of The World at War is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.