Battles of the Bulge: Celles

Published 2012

Celles is a fast moving simulation of the fighting at the high watermark of the German Ardennes offensive, AKA "The Battle of the Bulge". The Germans are advancing towards the Meuse River and are running out of fuel and time to force a desperate crossing to achieve Hitler's goal of ultimate "Victory". The Allied forces are both trying to block the German advance and begin a counter-offensive to destroy the German Panzer Divisions. Alternating random activation by formation provides players with uncertainty and excitement. Each turn, players receive a varying number of activations (not all formations may move and some may move more than once!) to represent fuel shortages, aggressive generalship, command uncertainty, and piecemeal reinforcements that provides players with a rich historical feel. After units move, strengths are reduced to simulate fatigue and lack of defensive preparation. This is a game for players who love to counter-attack.

Designers

Battles of the Bulge: Celles

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.39/5
Year
2012
BGG Rating
7.70
BGG Rank
#4537
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Battles of the Bulge: Celles is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Battles of the Bulge: Celles takes about 180 minutes.
Battles of the Bulge: Celles has a complexity rating of 2.39/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Battles of the Bulge: Celles is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Battles of the Bulge: Celles has a rating of 7.70/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 417 ratings. It is ranked #4537 overall.
Battles of the Bulge: Celles was designed by Roger Miller. It was published in 2012.