Lucky Forward: Patton's Third Army In Lorraine

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.1

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Lucky Forward: Patton's Third Army in Lorraine has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the investment.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Lucky Forward: Patton's Third Army in Lorraine is 6, indicating a balanced mix of luck and strategy. The game outcome is influenced by random elements like dice rolls or card draws, but players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. While luck plays a significant role, player strategy and decisions also have a notable impact on the game outcome.

Overview

Description from the publisher: Lucky Forward: Patton’s Third Army in Lorraine (6 Sep-13 Dec 1944). This GOSS series game presents Third Army’s Fall 1944 offensive to just before the Germans launch their Ardennes Offensive further north. The battles of Metz, Fort Driant, and the German counteroffensive attempt against Patton using the new German Panzer Brigades are included. Smaller scenarios allow players to game smaller periods of time in each of the four months making up the campaign. Variant counters are included for an optional airborne operation. The game maps mate to Wacht am Rhein (2012), allowing more options for both simulations. Five maps, 12 counter sheets.

Mechanism

2

Hexagon Grid Zone of Control

Family

4

Country: France Players: Two Player Only Games Region: Lorraine (France) Series: Grand Operational Simulation (Decisionâ?¦

Type

1

Wargames

Media