- BGG rating
- 6.3
Fatal Alliances
- 2–5 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 1992
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,194
- BGG rating
- 7.7
World in Flames
1985
Rules assistance for World in Flames
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–7 players
- 120–6000 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for World in Flames
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
World in Flames is a board game released in 1985 for 2–7 players, 120–6000 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Harry Rowland and Greg Pinder and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Africa Aflame
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.4/5
- 1993
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Asia Aflame
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 1993
- BGG rating
- 7.6
World in Flames: 93 Annual
- 2–10 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 1993
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Fatal Alliances II: European Conflict 1914-1918
- 2–5 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 1994
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Mech In Flames
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.3/5
- 1995
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Ships in Flames
- 2–6 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 1995
- BGG rating
- 7.5
World in Flames: 94/95 Annual
- 2–6 players
- 1000 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 1995
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Carrier Planes in Flames
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 1998
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Leaders In Flames
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 1998
- BGG rating
- 7.4
World in Flames: 98 Annual
- 2–6 players
- 1000 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 1998
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Politics in Flames
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 2000
- BGG rating
- 7.8
World in Flames Millennium Annual
- 2–9 players
- 1000 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2001
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Convoys in Flames
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2003
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Convoys in Flames/Cruisers in Flames
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2003
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Cruisers in Flames
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.3/5
- 2003
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Commandoes in Flames
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2008
- BGG rating
- 8.0
World in Flames: 2008 Annual
- 2–6 players
- 1000 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2008
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Khaki in Flames
- 2–7 players
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 7.6
World in Flames Map Pack
- 2013
About the game
World in Flames is Australian Design group's international award winning game that is the strategic game of World War II. Five full-colour maps portray all the theatres of war: Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East, India, Asia, the Pacific, the Atlantic and (most importantly) Australia. [...]Counters represent the armies and corps, the aircraft carriers, the naval task forces and the air groups that took part. Everything you need to re-fight the greatest conflict in history. Two to six players make the strategic decisions that decide the fate of nations. What forces to produce, where to commit them, when and how? No two games of World in Flames play the same, no strategy is foolproof, any decision may have unforseen, long-term consequences. World in Flames contains all the latest top quality components, 1400 counters, 5 maps, 2 combat charts, one Production Circle and the comprehensive rules and scenarios booklets, that have been extensively updated and revised based on 2 million playing hours of the world's greatest game. (from ADG website) World in Flames 5th Edition Rules: Here is a link to an ADG-approved recreated rulebook with all Official Errata and Official Optional Rules for WIF 5th Edition. https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/274546/world-in-flames-5th-edition-rules-with-incorporate
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Australian Design Group
Questions and answers
World in Flames supports 2–7 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 World in Flames is 120–6000 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 World in Flames 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 in Flames has a complexity rating of 4.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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 in Flames belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement. 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 World in Flames are: Harry Rowland and Greg Pinder. 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 World in Flames 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.