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.

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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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About Squad Leader

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

Wargame World War II

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

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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.