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Ardennes - The Ardennes Offensive, December 1944, is game 3 in the Standard Combat Series by The Gamers. This game covers the German attack in the Ardennes in 1944, better known as the Battle of the Bulge.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Simulation
Model a real or imagined system through detailed cause-and-effect rules.
Hexagon Grid
Use a hexagonal map where each space connects evenly in six directions.
Zone of Control
Restrict or influence movement through areas controlled by nearby pieces.
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Ardennes - The Ardennes Offensive, December 1944, is game 3 in the Standard Combat Series by The Gamers. This game covers the German attack in the Ardennes in 1944, better known as the Battle of the Bulge. From the publisher: Dec. 16, 1944: Along 50 miles of front in Belgium, the German Wehrmacht shatters the stillness of the morning as it begins its last great offensive in the West. More than 1,000 tanks and 200,000 men are available to break through the thinly held American line. It is Hitler's last desperate bid to change the course of the war. Ardennes is a game of this classic engagement, the Battle of the Bulge. It features all the color you'd expect from a study of this topic: against-all-odds American defenses, slashing Panzer assaults, dramatic bridge crossings, Nebelwerfers, para-drops, commandos and more -- but in a crisp, fast, fun game of the most popular battle in U.S. World War II history. Game Scale: Game Turn: 1 day Hex: 1 mile / 1.6 Km Units: Battalion to Brigade Game Inventory: Two 22 x 34" full-color maps Two dual-side printed countersheets (560 1/2" counters) One 8-page SCS version 1.6 system rulebook One 16-page Ardennes specific rulebook Two 6-sided dice Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 1 or more Playing Time: 3-15 hours