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Patton Goes To War

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

2.79

Rating

6.40

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.7

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a good balance between direct confrontation and strategic depth.

Replay value

Patton Goes to War has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for players to improve their strategy over time. Player interaction is moderate. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. The game is moderately easy to learn, striking a balance between depth and accessibility. Overall, Patton Goes to War has a strong replayability score of 7.75 out of 10.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Patton Goes to War is 7.333. This indicates that the game has a moderate level of luck, with random elements having a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, 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.

Overview

Patton Goes to War is a two-player operational level simulation of the World War II American offensive in southern Tunisia led by Gen. George S. Patton, which took place between March 16th and April 3rd 1943. It was first published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #112. The game includes a mapsheet, 14 pages of rules, 200 counters representing U.S. and Axis units, and complete Unit Organization Charts. Four scenarios are included, each with their own set of victory conditions. An optional rule for limited intelligence is also included as well as a set of designer's notes.

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Credits

Designers

1
Vance von Borries

Artists

2
Rodger B. MacGowan Randal Thomson (II)

Publishers

1
3W (World Wide Wargames)

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