Cityfight: Modern Combat in the Urban Environment

What to Expect

Players command platoon to battalion-level units in offensive or defensive missions within built-up areas. Specialized units like sappers, snipers, and flamethrowers add tactical depth. The game uses a 'double-blind' system where each player manages their own map with limited intelligence on enemies, creating a fog-of-war effect. Scenarios cover historical and hypothetical conflicts from 1956 to 1979.

Who Is This Game For?

Cityfight is aimed at experienced wargamers who appreciate complex, lengthy tactical simulations. With playtimes up to six hours, it demands patience and strategic planning. It is a challenging game for 2-3 players without solo options, not suitable as a casual or family game.

How It Works

Core mechanics include Action Points, Dice Rolling, and Hexagon Grid movement. Players secretly deploy units on their own maps and track known or unknown enemy forces. Managing specialized infantry and vehicles under limited information requires careful tactical decisions and simulation accuracy.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Joseph M. Balkoski and Stephen A. Donaldson, Cityfight won the 1979 Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Twentieth Century Game. It’s notable for its double-blind system and detailed simulation of urban combat, offering far more complexity than similar games like Firefight.

Awards

• 1979 Charles S. Roberts Best Twentieth Century Game — Winner

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game focuses on post-WWII urban combat scenarios from 1956 to 1979, involving NATO, Soviet, Chinese, and irregular forces in various historical and hypothetical battles.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Take time to learn the complex mechanics and double-blind system before engaging in long sessions.

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Fazit

Cityfight is recommended for wargame enthusiasts seeking realistic and complex tactical gameplay with extended playtime. It suits players who enjoy deep planning and historical urban combat scenarios.