Descent on Crete

Published 1978

Descent on Crete is a tactical, company level simulation of the largest German airdrop of World War II. The entire scope of the operation is taken in, as players are given the command decisions throughout the operation. Special rules covering the air drop, air strikes, supply, leadership, fatigue, and British Armour are included. Depending on the scenario being played, players gain points for various objectives and for eliminating their opponent's units strength points. The player with the most points, after a set number of turns, is the winner.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Eric Goldberg

Publishers

Inc.) SPI (Simulations Publications
Descent on Crete

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Medium-Heavy — 4.0/5
Year
1978
BGG Rating
6.00
BGG Rank
#22100
Min Age
14+

Frequently Asked Questions

Descent on Crete is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Descent on Crete takes about 240 minutes.
Descent on Crete has a complexity rating of 4.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Heavy' category. It is a complex game best suited for experienced board gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Descent on Crete is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Descent on Crete has a rating of 6.00/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 70 ratings. It is ranked #22100 overall.
Descent on Crete was designed by Eric Goldberg. It was published in 1978.