# Blitzkrieg!: Nippon Expansion ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2019 - **BGG Rating**: 7.5 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 20-30 min - **Weight**: 1.67 / 5 - **Designers**: Paolo Mori - **Artists**: Paul Sizer - **Publishers**: PSC Games, Banana Games, Maldito Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Wargame, World War II - **Mechanics**: Chit-Pull System, Tile Placement ## Verdict Love an alternate history war with a crazy twist? The Nippon Expansion brings a post-WWII 'what if' scenario where Germany and Japan clash over America, with Godzilla thrown in! Perfect for Blitzkrieg! fans who want more of the same, just wilder.Unusual alternate history settingExpands base game with funFast and tense matchesFun and bold themeRequires base game Blitzkrieg!Moderate language dependencyCan feel a bit randomFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey folks! Ready for a wild historical twist? The Nippon Expansion for Blitzkrieg! throws you into a universe where the Axis won World War II, and Germany is ruling the USA. But the drama doesn't stop there: Japan, instead of staying put, decides to turn on its former ally and invade German-held America. And to make things worse (or better, depending on your side!), Godzilla might lend a hand in this mess! In this alternate history scenario set in 1946, one player commands the German forces, and the other, the Japanese troops, in a crazy race for domination of the United States. It's a chance to rewrite the war's end with the familiar chit-pull and tile placement mechanics from the base game, but with a totally new and unexpected flavor. Get ready for epic battles and strategic decisions that will change the course of history... or at least the history of this board! If you enjoy quick wargames with a touch of humor and an out-of-the-ordinary premise, this expansion is for you. It adds an extra layer of challenge and fun for existing Blitzkrieg! fans looking to explore a bold 'what if'. The complexity remains accessible, ensuring dynamic and tense matches. Let's see who will dominate alternate America! ## How to Play Objective of the Game The Nippon Expansion for Blitzkrieg! explores an alternate history where the Axis coalition won World War Two, and Japan turns against Germany to invade German-held America with the help of Godzilla. One player controls the German forces, while the other commands the Japanese forces in a battle for domination of America in 1946. The goal is to gain war victory points by winning campaigns across different theaters of operation. The first player to reach 25 war victory points (with specific tiebreaker rules) wins the war. Preparation (Setup) The Germany player takes the grey unit tokens and places them in their bag. The Japan player takes the tan unit tokens and places them in their bag. Shuffle all special weapon tokens (including the two new ones from this expansion) and place them face down next to the board as the research pile. Place four battle markers on the middle (red) space of the battle tracks for Honolulu, Seattle, Jacksonville, and Boston. The fifth battle marker is unused in this expansion. The Japan player takes the first turn. Game Flow Gameplay follows the core Blitzkrieg! rules. Key additions in this expansion include: New Units: Godzilla: A 4-strength unit counted as both army and navy. Generals and admirals ignore it. Inspired Leadership: Place on any active battle space to perform its effect twice (strength 1). Partisans: Army unit with strength 1 (if the battle marker is neutral/red or on your side) or 3 (if on the opponent’s side). Actions and How to Play Players take turns placing units on battle tracks to influence campaigns. Key mechanics: Theaters of Operations: Each consists of a single campaign with connected battle tracks (linked by lines on the board). Closing a Campaign: Occurs when the last battle space is occupied or the battle marker reaches a +1/+2/+3 end space on your side. Victory points are awarded based on the campaign’s value, and a connected campaign opens (or any unopened one if none are available). If closed via end spaces, the new campaign’s battle marker starts with a bonus (+1/+2/+3 spaces in your favor). End of Game and Scoring The game ends if: A player reaches 25 war victory points at the end of their turn: If Japan reaches 25 first, Germany gets one final turn. Highest score wins. If Germany reaches 25 first, they win immediately. Tie at ≥25 points: Germany wins. A player cannot place any units at the start of their turn (no reserves or no valid placements). Their opponent wins immediately. Tips to Win Use Godzilla strategically—its dual army/navy status and high strength make it versatile. Leverage Inspired Leadership to double the effects of key battle spaces. Target campaigns connected to ones you’ve already won to chain victories and gain placement bonuses. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game Blitzkrieg! to play this expansion? Yes, absolutely! The Nippon expansion adds content and scenarios, but you'll need the base game Blitzkrieg! to play. ### How many people can play this expansion? Just like the base game, the expansion is for 1 or 2 players. It's a direct duel between Germany and Japan! ### Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion? The overall complexity remains similar to the base game. The core mechanics of chit-pull and tile placement continue, but the scenario and units bring a new strategic challenge. ### How long does a game take? The goal is to keep it quick! Games usually last between 20 and 30 minutes, ideal for those who want a fast-paced wargame experience. ### Do I need to translate anything to play? Yes, there is a moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have a translated sheet or cards to facilitate gameplay, especially with the details of the alternate scenario. ### Is this expansion for those who like more serious wargames? It is a wargame, but with a much lighter and more fun feel due to the 'alternate history' scenario and the possible inclusion of Godzilla. 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