Leros

Published 1996

Leros - The Island Prize, is game 8 of the Tactical Combat Series (TCS). "In the fall of 1943, Churchill tried to induce Turkey to participate actively as an ally against Germany. British forces landed on several of the Dodecanese Islands (Italian possessions in the Eastern Aegean), including Kos and Leros. Hitler, fearing air strikes on the Ploesti oil fields, reacted quickly and generated a disaster for the British. Leros depicts the German invasion of Leros. The battle was the climax of operations in the Aegean a German air and sea invasion against a heavily defended island."

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Dave Friedrichs Dean Essig

Publishers

The Gamers
Leros

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Medium-Heavy — 3.82/5
Year
1996
BGG Rating
7.02
BGG Rank
#10892
Min Age
15+

Frequently Asked Questions

Leros is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Leros takes about 240 minutes.
Leros has a complexity rating of 3.82/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Heavy' category. It is a complex game best suited for experienced board gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Leros is 15+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Leros has a rating of 7.02/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 139 ratings. It is ranked #10892 overall.
Leros was designed by Dave Friedrichs, Dean Essig. It was published in 1996.