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The Battle of the Bulge (1981)

2 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like wargame games — medium complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About The Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge is an historically correct re-creation of the famous World War II campaign of the same name. The 101st Airborne Division is hopelessly encircled at Bastogne. The German commander demands surrender. General Anthony McAuliffe replies to the demand with one simple word "Nuts!". The game's scale is 3.2 km (2 miles) per hex; 12 hours per turn. Units are regiments and brigades. 377 Counters (including blanks)

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WargameWorld War II

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Simulation, Zone of Control · Designer: Mick Uhl, Bruno Sinigaglio

Players: 2P

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The Battle of the Bulge FAQ

How many players is The Battle of the Bulge?
The Battle of the Bulge plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does The Battle of the Bulge take to play?
A game of The Battle of the Bulge takes 120 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Battle of the Bulge any good?
The Battle of the Bulge rates 6.5/10 from 374 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid.