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Information

Designed By: S. Craig Taylor
Published By: Avalon Hill
Mfg suggested # of Players: 2 players
User suggested # of Players:
Best with 2 players
Recommended with 1, 2 players
(1 voter) [poll]
Playing Time: 120 Minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages: 12 and up
User Suggested Ages: 10 and up
(1 voter) [poll]
Language Dependence: Moderate in-game text - needs crib sheet or paste ups
(1 voter) [poll]
Category: World War II
Wargame
Mechanics: Hex-and-Counter
Other Names: N/A

Description

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Avalon Hill Battle of the Bulge board war-game. This is the third version of this famous game published by Avalon Hill in 1991 (others were produced in 1965 and 1981). It is authorised by the Smithsonian Institution.

Contents:

  • Battle Manual
  • Two-sided sheet covering the "Basic Game Rules"
  • 2 separate sheets outlining the German and Allied "Order of Appearance" details for each side's forces
  • Full-colour gameboard
  • 2 decimal dice
  • 194 die-cut counters.

This game is rated "Low" complexity by AH, and is an excellent introduction to hex-based wargaming for beginners. It also rates a "High" solitaire suitability rating.

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