1918/1919

Storm in the West

A game by Ted Raicer

2 Players 240 minutes Low

Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid

Wargame, World War I

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Get ready to experience the thrill of World War I with 1918/1919: Storm in the West, a two-player board game designed by Ted Raicer. Published in 2020, this game offers an immersive and dynamic gameplay experience that can be completed in a single session of around 240 minutes. The rules are easy to learn, making it accessible to new players, but the game still offers a wide range of strategic and operational choices to keep experienced players engaged. With its unique blend of dice rolling and hexagon grid mechanics, players will feel like they're right in the midst of the Western Front, navigating terrain features like forts, trenches, and devastated zones. As players take on the roles of the Germans and the Allies, they'll need to leverage their strengths and weaknesses to outmaneuver each other. The Germans start strong with their Stosstruppen, but these elite troops are a wasting asset, and the Allies will need to survive the initial onslaught to turn the tide of the game. With the introduction of US troops and Allied tanks, the game shifts into a desperate defense for the Germans, making for a thrilling and unpredictable experience. Whether you're playing through the historical 1918 campaign or the hypothetical 1919 campaign, 1918/1919: Storm in the West offers a fresh and exciting take on the wargame genre that's sure to delight fans of classic wargaming.