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Bloody Ridge is a small, low counter density addition to the award winning Tactical Combat Series (TCS) by The Gamers and designed by noted Guadalcanal historian Michael S. Smith. Bloody Ridge portrays the fighting that occurred around “Bloody Ridge” on the island of Guadalcanal...
Players
2
Time
?-?
Age
12+
Weight
3.4
Rating
6.55
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Bloody Ridge has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players must frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.
Teaching signal
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
Luck-sensitive
Bloody Ridge has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players must frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.
Bloody Ridge has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, expansions available, strategic depth, scalability, and moderate easiness to learn.
Bloody Ridge has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements such as dice rolls or card draws play a significant role in determining the game outcome, but players also have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game strikes a balanced mix of luck and strategy, making it suitable for players who enjoy a combination of chance and skill.
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Bloody Ridge is a small, low counter density addition to the award winning Tactical Combat Series (TCS) by The Gamers and designed by noted Guadalcanal historian Michael S. Smith. Bloody Ridge portrays the fighting that occurred around “Bloody Ridge” on the island of Guadalcanal from 12-14 September 1942 between US and Imperial Japanese forces. The Japanese are attempting to recapture Henderson Field, the airstrip they abandoned when the Marines first landed on 7 August. The Marines are trying to hold the perimeter south of Henderson Field to prevent the Japanese from recapturing the airstrip. Game Scale: Game Turn: 20 minutes Hex: 125 yards / 114 meters Units: Infantry sections & platoons Game Inventory: One 17 x 22" full color maps One dual-side printed countersheet (280 1/2" counters) One 28-page TCS v3.1 specific rulebook One 16-page Bloody Ridge specific rulebook One 4-page TCS v3.1 Charts & Tables booklet Two 6-sided dice Solitaire Playability: Medium Complexity Level: Medium Players: 1 or more Playing Time: 4 hours or more
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