Ambush!

A board game by John H. Butterfield, Eric Lee Smith

A large amount of text on components is needed during play.

1 Players 180-240 minutes Medium

Action Points, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Variable Set-up, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Hexagon Grid, Line of Sight, Movement Points, Events, Secret Unit Deployment, Paper-and-Pencil, Ratio / Combat Results Table

Wargame, World War II

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Description

Ambush is a solitaire wargame set in World War Two France, where you control an American squad on various missions against a hidden German enemy. With a unique programmed paragraph solitaire system, the game offers a thrilling experience with variable events, numerous tactical options, and unexpected occurrences. The rules are easy to learn, allowing you to dive into the action quickly. As you play, you'll select and arm your squad, assigning skills and capabilities to each soldier, and then send them into a mission map to complete objectives. The game's design ensures that each mission is different, with a hexagon grid and line of sight mechanics adding to the realism and challenge. With playtime ranging from 180 to 240 minutes, Ambush provides an immersive and engaging experience for fans of wargames and World War Two history.