Cover of Onslaught

Onslaught 1987

Players
2
Play time
240 min
Complexity
Medium 2.5 / 5 (38 votes)

Description

Wargame base ww western ally campaign normandy invasion crossing rhinefirst significant mechanic unpredictable turn order player dice turn high take turn tie end month play player draw fresh supply point month game end monthssecond significant mechanic use limited supply point activate stack unit turn like game peoplehannibal rome vs carthagerommel desertnapoleon nt resource activate unit turn need decide current priority line current situation activation generally allow stack attack stack increase expenditure supply point powerful breakthrough turn involve movement attackthese mechanic unpredictable turn order limited ability activate unit turn create game fluid tactical situation planning flexible know turnthe allied player break beach head capture additional supply port raise number supply point available ally number activation possible en route germany german player contain ally normandy long possible fall rhine deny valuable supply port ally long possible ally tight timetable german work increase disadvantage supply pointsvictory generally determine difference number german unit west rhine allied unit east rhine game end ally paratroop german bulge offensive reinforcementsreplacement strategic movement add game big mount map large hex counter remove fiddle factor blight wargame low production valuesrepublishe command magazine japan.

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Year
1987

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