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1965BGG rank #8,949

The Battle of the Bulge

by Larry Pinsky, Thomas N. Shaw · The Avalon Hill Game Co

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Players2
Time120m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is The Battle of the Bulge?

Avalon Hill (AH)'s "Battle of the Bulge" board war-game -- first edition published in 1965. Developed with the technical aid of General Anthony C. McAuliffe, U.S.A. (Ret.) Contents include: a 4 page set of Basic Game instructions, a Battle Manual, 2 separate sheets outlining the German and U.S. "Order of Appearance", a two-sided Battle Results Table (Basic Game and Tournament Game), a Time Record Sheet, a full-color gameboard, a standard die, and 195 die-cut counters (including blanks).

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridMovement PointsPaper-and-PencilRatio / Combat Results TableSimulationVariable Set-upZone of Control

On the shelf

Categories

WargameWorld War II

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in The Battle of the Bulge?
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