Spearpoint 1943

Published 2010

Frontline General: Spearpoint 1943 is a new fast-playing card wargame that uses tactical Unit Cards, Command Cards, and Damage Cards to simulate plausible frontline combat at a fast pace. Squad-level infantry and individual tanks, artillery, and aircraft form the Tip of the Spear, or Spearpoint, of the battle. Each 20-30 minute game is one intense card-based combat engagement. Fast-paced two-player World War II squad-level tactical card game with a deck-building element that plays in 30 minutes! Play tense tactical Situation games or Standard games! Unit statistics based on years of research yield historically-plausible results with every battle. Non-CCG deck construction for unlimited replayability. Components: Single sheet of rules (11"x17", two-sided) 9 Situations (Download direct or thru BGG) 50 German Unit Cards 50 US Unit Cards 50 Command Cards 25 Damage Cards 4 Dice Heavy Duty Box Game info page on Frontlinegeneral.com: http://frontlinegeneral.com/html/spearpoint_1943.html Expansion Info: Spearpoint 1943: Eastern Front is the second standalone game in the series and adds all new Russian and German Cards as well as new Command and Damage Cards. Spearpoint 1943: Village and Defensive Line Map Expansion adds terrain, line of sight, movement, and additional situations. Frontline General: Spearpoint 1987 is a modern (cold war, 1987-based) variant from designer Jim Day (MBT, IDF, etc.) using the same basic system. It is not compatible with the 1943-based Spearpoint games but uses the same core mechanics.

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Spearpoint 1943

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.91/5
Year
2010
BGG Rating
6.87
BGG Rank
#8522
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Spearpoint 1943 is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Spearpoint 1943 takes about 30 minutes.
Spearpoint 1943 has a complexity rating of 1.91/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Spearpoint 1943 is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Spearpoint 1943 has a rating of 6.87/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 238 ratings. It is ranked #8522 overall.
Spearpoint 1943 was designed by Byron Collins. It was published in 2010.