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'wacht Am Rhein': The Battle Of The Bulge, 16 Dec 44 – 2 Jan 45 box art

'wacht Am Rhein': The Battle Of The Bulge, 16 Dec 44 – 2 Jan 45

Players

2-4

Time

?-?

Age

14+

Weight

3.58

Rating

7.36

Fit

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

The game has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to frequently pay attention to each other's actions. However, 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 presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements. There is significant strategic depth and room for players to improve their strategy over time. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the investment.

Luck profile

The final luck score for 'Wacht am Rhein: The Battle of the Bulge' is 7, indicating a moderate influence of luck in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. 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

SPI's monster game of the Battle of the Bulge. 4 maps. This is a grand tactical simulation of the Battle of the Bulge. Recreate the decisive engagement that represented Hitler's last major effort to win the Second World War. Not a simple game to learn, but once mastered a very enjoyable game.

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Credits

Designers

3
Joseph M. Balkoski Jim Dunnigan Redmond A. Simonsen

Artists

1
Redmond A. Simonsen

Publishers

1
SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)