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Bolt Action (2012)

2–6 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.8 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.8/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like book games — medium complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Bolt Action

Written by veteran game designers Alessio Cavatore and Rick Priestley, Bolt Action provides all the rules needed to bring the great battles of World War II to your tabletop. Using miniature soldiers, tanks and terrain, you can fight battles in the shattered towns of occupied France, the barren deserts of North Africa, and even the sweltering jungles of the Pacific. Players get to decide which of the major or minor World War II powers they would like to represent, and then con

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Mechanics: Action Points, Chit-Pull System, Dice Rolling, Line of Sight, Measurement Movement, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game · Designer: Alessio Cavatore, Rick Priestley

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Bolt Action FAQ

How many players is Bolt Action?
Bolt Action plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Bolt Action take to play?
A game of Bolt Action takes 120 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Bolt Action any good?
Bolt Action rates 7.8/10 from 535 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a book / miniatures game built around action points, chit-pull system, dice rolling.