Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
From the rules booklet Dark December is an operational / grand tactical level simulation of the operations known to the Americans 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.
Read the full game description
From the rules booklet Dark December is an operational / grand tactical level simulation of the operations known to the Americans as The Battle of the Bulge. The situation is explored in a campaign game, three scenarios, and an extended game which covers the Allied offensive to reduce the Bulge. Components - One 22" x 34" map. 24 page Rules Folder. 28 page Study Folder. Two sheets of counters (400 total).