Avalanche: The Salerno Landings
2 players • Game Designers' Workshop • 1976
- Publisher
- Game Designers' Workshop
- First published
- 1976
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
Avalanche: The Salerno Landings plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
Avalanche: The Salerno Landings was published by Game Designers' Workshop in 1976 as part of their 120-series of wargames. Designed by Frank Chadwick, the game focuses on the 1943 Allied invasion of Italy, specifically the landings at Salerno. It emerged during a period when GDW sought to produce accessible, fast-playing simulations that could be completed in a single sitting, contrasting with the more complex, multi-day wargames common at the time.
The game is noted for its minimalist design philosophy, utilizing a small map and a limited counter set to distill the chaotic mechanics of an amphibious landing into a manageable tactical experience. By emphasizing the logistics and the immediate friction of the beachhead assault, Chadwick aimed to provide a high degree of replayability in a compact format. It was generally well-received by the wargaming community for its balance and ability to convey the historical tension of Operation Avalanche without overwhelming the player with exhaustive rulebooks.
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Avalanche: The Salerno Landings is built for 2 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes Avalanche: The Salerno Landings?
Avalanche: The Salerno Landings is published by Game Designers' Workshop. The catalog gives its publication year as 1976.
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Yes — the catalog entry for Avalanche: The Salerno Landings lists Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Graphics.
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