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Squad Leader (1977)

2 players · 60 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.5 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
60 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.5/10

Best for 2 players aged 14+ who like wargame games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 60 min.

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Squad Leader board game box cover

About Squad Leader

A squad level tactical game with counters and chart depicting combat in WWII.

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WargameWorld War II

Mechanics: Critical Hits and Failures, Dice Rolling, Events, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Line of Sight · Designer: John Hill (I)

Players: 2P

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Squad Leader FAQ

How many players is Squad Leader?
Squad Leader plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 14 and up.
How long does Squad Leader take to play?
A game of Squad Leader takes 60 min, at medium-heavy complexity (4.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Squad Leader any good?
Squad Leader rates 7.5/10 from 3,198 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around critical hits and failures, dice rolling, events.