Cobra

Published 1977

From the introduction: Cobra - Game of the Normandy Breakout , is a regimental/divisional scale simulation of the allied break-out from the Normandy peninsula in the summer of 1944, which culminated in the encirclement of some 160,000 German troops in the "Falaise Pocket." Each game-turn is equivalent to three days of real time, and each hex represents a distance (across) of 3.2 kilometers.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Events Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Variable Set-up Zone of Control

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Brad Hessel David James Ritchie

Publishers

Inc.) Nike and Cooper Española S.A. Six Angles SPI (Simulations Publications TSR
Cobra

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.82/5
Year
1977
BGG Rating
6.81
BGG Rank
#6926
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Cobra is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Cobra takes about 120 minutes.
Cobra has a complexity rating of 2.82/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Cobra is 12+.
Cobra has a rating of 6.81/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 377 ratings. It is ranked #6926 overall.
Cobra was designed by Brad Hessel, David James Ritchie. It was published in 1977.