How many players is Crescendo of Doom?

Crescendo of Doom plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.

How long does Crescendo of Doom take to play?

A game of Crescendo of Doom takes 60 min, at heavy complexity (4.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Crescendo of Doom any good?

Crescendo of Doom rates 7.3/10 from 717 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a expansion for base-game / wargame game built around dice rolling, events, grid movement.

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Crescendo of Doom (1979)

2 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 60 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Heavy
BGG rating: 7.3/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like expansion for base-game games — heavy complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Crescendo of Doom

Squad-level portrayal of WWII combat, adding early-war units to Squad Leader.

Expansion for Base-game Wargame World War II

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Events, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Modular Board, Movement Points · Designer: Don Greenwood

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Crescendo of Doom FAQ

How many players is Crescendo of Doom?: Crescendo of Doom plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does Crescendo of Doom take to play?: A game of Crescendo of Doom takes 60 min, at heavy complexity (4.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Crescendo of Doom any good?: Crescendo of Doom rates 7.3/10 from 717 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a expansion for base-game / wargame game built around dice rolling, events, grid movement.