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Nordwind 1945

Nordwind 1945 is a wargame that simulates Operation North Wind (Unternehmen Nordwind) which was the last major German offensive of the Second World War on the Western Front. Scale: - The map covers a part from Alsace between Rhine River (east), Germany (north) Strasbourg (south)...

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

?+

Weight

2

Rating

6.80

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Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but limited emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.1

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

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Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Nordwind 1945 has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. While the player interaction score is average, the overall replay value is enhanced by the game's adaptability to different player counts. The game is moderately easy to learn, striking a balance between accessibility and depth. Overall, Nordwind 1945 provides a highly replayable experience.

Luck profile

Nordwind 1945 has a moderate level of luck influence. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have 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 minor role.

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Nordwind 1945 is a wargame that simulates Operation North Wind (Unternehmen Nordwind) which was the last major German offensive of the Second World War on the Western Front. Scale: - The map covers a part from Alsace between Rhine River (east), Germany (north) Strasbourg (south) and Lorraine (west) - One game turn for two days - One hex. for 5 km - Units are battalions, regiment of tactical groups (Allied Combat Command or German Kampfgruppen) Game content: - One 42x29,7 cm map - 100 die-cut counters - one rules booklet (in French), English version (pdf) available on Vae Victis Web site

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