Apocalypse: The Game of Nuclear Devastation

Published 1980

This was the Games Workshop licenced version of The Warlord that only had half the original mapboard (Western Europe), was only for 4 players, and had some amended game-rules. It went on to earn a dedicated following of its own but GW never developed or re-issued the product after the initial release. Game start was different, decided by random allocation of city starting locations. Radiation markers could be cleared away as an entire turn action of non-fighting and non-moving armies. H-Bombs were removed from the game completely. Eventually the GW licence would expire, and ownership and rights would revert to Mike Hayes, who then went on to re-publish his 2012 Classic Warlord version with the full map and H-Bombs restored and rules re-organised for the more classic gameplay from the earlier Red Box and Blue Box versions.

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Mechanics

Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Area Movement Betting and Bluffing Dice Rolling

Categories

Modern Warfare Wargame

Designers

Mike Hayes

Publishers

Games Workshop Ltd.
Apocalypse: The Game of Nuclear Devastation

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1-4 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.0/5
Year
1980
BGG Rating
6.76
BGG Rank
#12823
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Apocalypse: The Game of Nuclear Devastation supports 2 to 4 players.
A game of Apocalypse: The Game of Nuclear Devastation takes between 60 and 240 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Apocalypse: The Game of Nuclear Devastation has a complexity rating of 2.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Apocalypse: The Game of Nuclear Devastation is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Apocalypse: The Game of Nuclear Devastation has a rating of 6.76/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 103 ratings. It is ranked #12823 overall.
Apocalypse: The Game of Nuclear Devastation was designed by Mike Hayes. It was published in 1980.