1916 Verdun: Campaign of Attrition
- Designer Ray Weiss
- Publisher Blue Panther , CSL (Conflict Simulations LLC)
- Illustration Tim Allen , Iván Cáceres , Ray Weiss
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In this game, you command numerous divisions on a hexagon grid, carefully managing resources to outlast your opponent. You plan operations in advance, but enemy actions often disrupt your plans. The game requires many tactical decisions and simulates the brutal fighting of the Battle of Verdun using dice rolling and movement points. A typical game lasts about 150 minutes.
Who Is This Game For?
1916 Verdun is aimed at experienced players who enjoy detailed wargame simulations. It is a strategy game for exactly two players aged 12 and up. The long playtime and complex decisions demand patience and strategic understanding. Beginners should have some prior wargame experience.
How It Works
The game uses a hexagon grid for unit movement controlled by movement points. Combat is resolved through dice rolling and a ratio/combat results table, providing realistic battle outcomes. Planning operations and resource management are key to success across ten turns.
What Makes It Special
Ray Weiss created a detailed simulation of the Battle of Verdun with this game. It combines dice rolling, hexagon grid movement, and simulation mechanics to offer a challenging two-player wargame. Although it has no known awards, its depth and historical focus stand out.
Pro
- Detailed historical simulation of the Battle of Verdun
- Deep resource and operations management
- Combination of dice rolling and hexagon grid for tactical depth
- Extensive tactical decisions in a two-player setting
Contra
- Only playable with exactly two players
- Long playtime around 150 minutes requires patience
- High complexity and many decisions can be challenging for newcomers
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game focuses on the Battle of Verdun during World War I in the Lorraine region of France. Players command French and German forces in a historically grounded military scenario.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to understand mechanics like movement points and the combat results table before diving into complex strategies.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, 1916 Verdun is designed exclusively for two players.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically lasts about 150 minutes, though playtime can vary with experience.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is aimed at experienced wargame players familiar with tactical simulations.
How does this compare to similar games?
1916 Verdun combines dice rolling with hexagon grid movement and a ratio/combat results table for realistic battle representation.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and length, it is better suited for experienced players rather than families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of dice rolling, movement points, and ratio/combat results table creates a realistic and tactical simulation.
Fazit
1916 Verdun is a demanding wargame recommended mainly for experienced players interested in historical simulation. Its long duration and complexity make it unsuitable for casual gamers.
