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Kriegspiel

Kriegspiel

1970·Thomas N. Shaw

2 players
60 - 120 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes

From BoardGameGeek

"Kriegspiel is a full-scale wargame between two nations." In the advanced book it says "Of all the games in the Avalon Hill line this game is best suited for introducing novices to the growing science of game strategy." A basic traditional hex and counter turn based wargame, units having combat and movement factors. Combat results are done by computing odds (1-1, 1-2, 3-1, etc) and using a CRT by cross-referencing one of 4 defending strategies and 3 attacking strategies (no dice). Victory is by reducing the opponent to 20 combat factors or occupying all of the opposing cities. Advanced game adds reinforcements, weather, air power, supply, etc. Famous for the traveling Kriegspiel sold as the final item at the GenCon auction every year.

Kriegspiel

Which Kriegspiel video should I watch?

Kriegspiel has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 how-to-play guide and 1 unboxing. They date from 2020 to May 2023.

If you like it, try Baseball Strategy, Blitzkrieg, The Battle of the Bulge and Bismarck, also by Thomas N. Shaw.

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How To Play: KriegspielHow to play56:02

How To Play: Kriegspiel

The Name Of The Game

The Name Of The Game

Kriegspiel First LookUnboxing5:09

Kriegspiel First Look

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About Kriegspiel

From BoardGameGeek:

"Kriegspiel is a full-scale wargame between two nations." In the advanced book it says "Of all the games in the Avalon Hill line this game is best suited for introducing novices to the growing science of game strategy." A basic traditional hex and counter turn based wargame, units having combat and movement factors. Combat results are done by computing odds (1-1, 1-2, 3-1, etc) and using a CRT by cross-referencing one of 4 defending strategies and 3 attacking strategies (no dice). Victory is by reducing the opponent to 20 combat factors or occupying all of the opposing cities. Advanced game adds reinforcements, weather, air power, supply, etc. Famous for the traveling Kriegspiel sold as the final item at the GenCon auction every year.

Designer

Thomas N. Shaw

Publisher

The Avalon Hill Game Co

Categories

Modern WarfareWargame

Mechanics

Grid MovementHex GridModular Board & Variable SetupArea Movement
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