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Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.
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Devil's Den
"Devil's Den: Hood's assault at Gettysburg" is a company/battalion level wargame simulation of the Confederate assaults against the Union positions at Devil's Den and Little Round Top on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Scenarios; Major Battle scenario Assault on Devil...
Players
2
Time
?-?
Age
12+
Weight
3.25
Rating
6.76
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Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.
Teach
2.3
Teaching signal
Replay
3.9
High replayability
Interaction
3.6
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.0
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Devil's Den has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers fresh experiences with each playthrough.
Luck profile
Devil's Den has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have a substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a balanced role.
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"Devil's Den: Hood's assault at Gettysburg" is a company/battalion level wargame simulation of the Confederate assaults against the Union positions at Devil's Den and Little Round Top on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Scenarios; Major Battle scenario Assault on Devil's Den Assault on Little Round Top Optional game rules such as off map artillery, double time movement, and CSA sharpshooters can be added for added historical interest. Game Scale: Game Turn: 8 minutes Hex: 30 yards / 27 meters Units: Company to Battalion Game Inventory (OSG): One 22 x 35" full color mapsheet One dual-side printed folded countersheet (400 1/2" counters) One 24-page Devil's Den rulebook One 8-page Devil's Den study folder Two 6-sided dice Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-25 hours
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Designers
2
David G. Martin
Leonard Millman
Artists
3
Larry Catalano
Charles Kibler
George I. Parrish, Jr.
Publishers
2
The Avalon Hill Game Co
OSG (Operational Studies Group)
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