The Battle of the Bulge (1965)

About this game

Avalon Hill (AH)'s "Battle of the Bulge" board war-game -- first edition published in 1965. Developed with the technical aid of General Anthony C. McAuliffe, U.S.A. (Ret.) Contents include: a 4 page set of Basic Game instructions, a Battle Manual, 2 separate sheets outlining the German and U.S. "Order of Appearance", a two-sided Battle Results Table (Basic Game and Tournament Game), a Time Record Sheet, a full-color gameboard, a standard die, and 195 die-cut counters (including blanks).

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.