World War II: European Theater of Operations, 1939-45 (1973)

About this game

World War Two is a simulation on an army level scale of the European, North African and Middle Eastern theaters of operations from 1939 to 1945. The simulation is primarily of land conflict with the secondary influence of naval and air forces. The Game covers the entire war in seasonal turns. Optional scenarios allow Players to choose starting dates in 1939, 1940 and 1941. Optional rules all Players to choose from several depths of complexity. Additional rules exist for 4, 5 or 6 player versions. 400 counters (includes blanks)

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.