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Battles for the Ardennes

Battles for the Ardennes

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) · 1978
2–4240–1440 min12+ yrs2.8/5 complexity7.5 BGG#6.074 BGG1 KCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Battles for the Ardennes?

The four one-map games can be played individually or as two campaign games. Each map comprehensively details the terrain of the Ardennes in four colors. The playing pieces have been designed with attention to historical accuracy.

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Battles for the Ardennes box art
official art · SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

The four one-map games can be played individually or as two campaign games. Each map comprehensively details the terrain of the Ardennes in four colors. The playing pieces have been designed with attention to historical accuracy. The combat system is dice driven.

The rulebook also contains about ten pages of historical text about the various battles.

The individual folios are:

 St Vith
 Clervaux
 Celles
 Sedan
game anatomy
Complexity2.8 / 5
BGG rating7.5 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
240–1440 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#6.074
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Battles for the Ardennes cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Battles for the Ardennes cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Battles for the Ardennes?
Battles for the Ardennes is a wargame game, for 2–4 players, taking ~240–1440 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Battles for the Ardennes — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Battles for the Ardennes support?
Battles for the Ardennes is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Battles for the Ardennes take?
A game of Battles for the Ardennes takes about 240–1440 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Battles for the Ardennes for?
Battles for the Ardennes is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Battles for the Ardennes?
Battles for the Ardennes has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.8 out of 5.

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