Shell Shock!
2 players • Avalon Hill • 1990
- Publisher
- Avalon Hill
- First published
- 1990
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
Shell Shock! plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
Shell Shock! was published by Avalon Hill in 1990 during a period when the company was exploring more accessible, fast-paced wargames that moved away from their signature complex, hex-and-counter simulations. The game was designed to capture the intensity of tank warfare in a simplified format, focusing on direct engagement and tactical positioning rather than the exhaustive logistical record-keeping that defined the publisher's earlier catalog.
The game is characterized by its distinctively stylized graphic design, which leaned into a more vibrant, almost comic-book-inspired aesthetic compared to the stark, utilitarian manuals of Avalon Hill’s 1970s titles. While it was well-received for its ease of play, it occupies a niche space in the company's history, representing the publisher's effort to attract a broader gaming demographic before the decline of traditional tabletop wargaming in the mid-1990s.
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How do you play Shell Shock!?
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Shell Shock! 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.
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Shell Shock! is published by Avalon Hill. The catalog gives its publication year as 1990.
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