Verdun 1916: Steel Inferno cover
2020BGG rank #3,838

Verdun 1916: Steel Inferno

by Walter Vejdovsky · Fellowship of Simulations

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Players2
Time60–240m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Verdun 1916: Steel Inferno?

Verdun 1916, Steel Inferno, is a card driven, area based, simple wargame about the year long fighting around Verdun. The game is based on monthly turns and allow for a tense, action driven contest which includes all the events of 1916 (like the Somme offensive) and their interaction with the Verdun battlefield. Players will face tough choices, continuing to reinforce Verdun or play cards to get victory points elsewhere. Both side get the initiative as the French counter attack at the end of 1916 is also simulated. One introduction scenario, two short scenario playable in a short session and one campaign game playable in an afternoon. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceArea MovementCampaign / Battle Card DrivenDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDice RollingEventsHand ManagementMovement PointsSimulationVariable Set-up

On the shelf

Categories

WargameWorld War I

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