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Board game · war, World War II

1940

Frank Chadwick

1980 · 2⁠–⁠2 players · 120 min · ages 12+

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Is it worth playing? 1940

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Before you play

How many players

For 2 to 2 players.

  • 2 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.4 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 120–120 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek6.4/10118 ratings
  • BGG rank9,695thamong all games

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How to play 1940

Mechanics

  • Dice rolling
  • Grid movement
  • Hex grid
  • Combat results table
  • Simulation

Credits 1940

  • DesignFrank Chadwick
  • PublisherGame Designers' Workshop

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Game details 1940

Year published
1980
Players
2–2
Playing time
120–120 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
2.4 out of 5
Designer
Frank Chadwick
Publisher
Game Designers' Workshop

Frequently asked questions 1940

How many players is 1940 for?

For 2 to 2 players.

How long does a game take?

120 to 120 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–2.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku