Battle of the Bulge
2 players • Avalon Hill • 1965
- Publisher
- Avalon Hill
- First published
- 1965
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
Battle of the Bulge plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
Battle of the Bulge was released by Avalon Hill in 1965 as part of their growing library of wargames focused on historical military conflicts. Designed by John Hill, the game was created to simulate the 1944 German offensive in the Ardennes, utilizing a hex-based map and cardboard counters that became the standard aesthetic for the company's tactical simulations during that era.
The game was lauded for its complexity and its ability to replicate the tension of the historic breakthrough attempt. It is widely considered a foundational title in the genre, having helped establish the rigorous mechanical standards that defined tabletop wargaming throughout the late 1960s and 1970s.
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Battle of the Bulge is published by Avalon Hill. The catalog gives its publication year as 1965.
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