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Norway 1940: The Kriegsmarine Strikes

"Norway 1940: The Kriegsmarine Strikes" is a World War 2 wargame first published by Quarterdeck Games in 1981. The game comes in an 12 ¼ by 10 by 1 ½ inch box which contains: one 16-page rules booklet; 240 counters (See NOTE below); four punched counter sheets; two identical map...

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

2.33

Rating

6.60

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Moderate level of interaction with a good balance between direct and strategic confrontation. Players need to pay attention to each other's actions frequently, but there is limited emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a good balance between direct and strategic confrontation. Players need to pay attention to each other's actions frequently, but there is limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

The game offers a high degree of variability with different experiences each time it is played. The expansions available add new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. There is ample room for players to improve their strategy over time, discovering new tactics and strategies. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Norway 1940: The Kriegsmarine Strikes is 7, indicating a moderate level of luck influence. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

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"Norway 1940: The Kriegsmarine Strikes" is a World War 2 wargame first published by Quarterdeck Games in 1981. The game comes in an 12 ¼ by 10 by 1 ½ inch box which contains: one 16-page rules booklet; 240 counters (See NOTE below); four punched counter sheets; two identical map sheets; four Tables and Charts sheets; three identical Ship Log sheets two Errata sheets (One dated November 1, 1982) The game recreates the German invasion of Norway in 1940 mostly by the simulation of the naval battles.

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Designers

1
Jack Greene

Artists

3
W. Haggart Dana Lombardy Rodger B. MacGowan

Publishers

2
Hobby Japan Quarterdeck Games

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