Second Front

Second Front

  • Players: 2 players
  • Play time: 60–1440 min
  • BGG rating: 7.4

About Second Front

Second Front, Europa Game XII, depicts the western Allied campaigns in Italy, France and Germany from 1943 through 1945. All the tactical forces of the western Allies and all the problems they face to defeat the German armies and win victory in Europe are in this game. The greatest coalition in history awaits your orders. Plan your campaign and ready your forces-for you lead the crusade in Europe against the Nazi regime. Second Front builds on the Europa System featuring: • A detailed ground operations System. • New and improved air rules. • An expanded naval system with task forces and carrier groups • Detailed airborne and amphibious invasion systems. • Political and strategic rules covering everything from Allied cooperation to Italian surrender to the collapse of Germany Grand Europa This game contains order of battle information, counters, and charts that will be used when the Grand Europa project is complete. The charts used with Grand Europa are labeled as Grand Europa charts. Order of battle information begins with Apr I 43 and counters representing these forces are provided with this game. GAME COMPONENTS: 4800 Die Cut Counters 4 Maps 2 OB Books Rules Book Chart Set Full list: PLAYING TIME: 12+ Hours TIME SCALE: Two Week Turn MAP SCALE: 16 Miles Per Hex UNIT SCALE: Divisions, Regiments, Brigades, Battalions Game Credits: Designer: John M. Astell Development & Design: A E Goodwin, Victor A. Hauser, David Hughes Art Direction: Barbie Pratt, Winston Hamilton (from the back of the box and user's description)

Released
1994
Designer
John Astell
Age
12+
Best with
2 players (BGG community)

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Second Front FAQ

How many players can play Second Front?

Second Front plays with 2 players.

What is the best player count for Second Front?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Second Front is best with 2 players (6 votes).

How long does Second Front take to play?

A game of Second Front takes 60–1440 min.

What age is Second Front for?

The recommended minimum age for Second Front is 12+.

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