Bloody Ridge

What to Expect

In Bloody Ridge, two players command US Marines and Japanese forces fighting over Henderson Field on Guadalcanal in September 1942. Using hexagon grid movement and dice rolling, players control infantry sections and platoons in a realistic tactical simulation. The game lasts around four hours and demands careful planning and strategic thinking.

Who Is This Game For?

This game is aimed at experienced wargamers who enjoy complex, long two-player games. It is a medium complexity game best suited for players familiar with tactical board games and historical simulations, not designed as a family game.

How It Works

Bloody Ridge uses a hexagon grid map where infantry units move and engage in combat resolved by dice rolling. Turns represent approximately 20 minutes of battle, emphasizing tactical decisions to hold or recapture strategic positions. The game focuses on simulation with medium complexity and detailed infantry-level combat.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Guadalcanal historian Michael Scott Smith, Bloody Ridge is part of the Tactical Combat Series by The Gamers and Multi-Man Publishing. It uniquely combines dice rolling and hex-based movement in a historically accurate WWII Pacific theater scenario, offering a medium complexity tactical wargame experience.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game simulates the September 1942 battles around Henderson Field on Guadalcanal during the Pacific War, focusing on the struggle between US Marines and Japanese forces for control of the island.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Take time to learn the Tactical Combat Series rules and focus on mastering movement and combat basics.

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Fazit

Bloody Ridge is recommended for wargame enthusiasts seeking historical detail and tactical depth. Its long playtime and complexity make it less suitable for casual or family players.