Rise and Decline of the Third Reich
2–6 players • Avalon Hill • 1974
- Publisher
- Avalon Hill
- First published
- 1974
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Genre
- Board wargame · Grand strategy wargame
How it plays
Rise and Decline of the Third Reich plays 2–6 players.
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Where it came from
Released by Avalon Hill in 1974, Rise and Decline of the Third Reich was designed by John Edwards as a grand-strategy wargame covering the entirety of the European theater during World War II. It emerged during a golden era for the company, which sought to translate the complexities of global military conflict into accessible yet rigorous tabletop simulations. The game was notable for its ambitious scale, requiring players to manage production, logistics, and multi-front tactical maneuvers on a large hex-based map.
The design of the game emphasized the interplay between resource management and broad strategic decision-making, distinguishing it from smaller-scale skirmish games of the period. Its reception was largely defined by its immense depth and the long duration of its play sessions, earning it a reputation as a centerpiece of hobbyist wargaming. Over the decades, it solidified its place in gaming history as a definitive example of the 'monster' wargame category that defined the Avalon Hill catalog.
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Rise and Decline of the Third Reich is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–6 players • Avalon Hill • 1974. It's filed under board wargame and grand strategy wargame. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
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Rise and Decline of the Third Reich is a board game for 2–6 players, filed under board wargame and grand strategy wargame. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Rise and Decline of the Third Reich for?
Rise and Decline of the Third Reich is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes Rise and Decline of the Third Reich?
Rise and Decline of the Third Reich is published by Avalon Hill. The catalog gives its publication year as 1974.
Has Rise and Decline of the Third Reich won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Rise and Decline of the Third Reich lists Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Professional Game.
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