Iron Tide: Panzers in the Ardennes

Published 2003

This game system makes use of hidden combat strengths. Hexagon colored map simulating the Battle of the Bulge from WWII. This game is using a chit pull system similar, but updated from the SPI Operation Typhoon and Victory in the West series games (Patton's Third Army, Operation Grenade, and Sicily). Players are encouraged to not inspect the enemy side other than what is obvious on top. Thrills and chills as surprises from the hidden stacks upset or reward well laid plans. 700 back printed counters, extra large single mapsheet, Huge, full color set up and special unit/information sheet, short, clear rule booklet, boxed or ziploc format.

Mechanics

Chit-Pull System Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Nathan Kilgore

Publishers

Pacific Rim Publishing
Iron Tide: Panzers in the Ardennes

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
6 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.12/5
Year
2003
BGG Rating
7.93
BGG Rank
#9493
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Iron Tide: Panzers in the Ardennes supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Iron Tide: Panzers in the Ardennes takes about 360 minutes.
Iron Tide: Panzers in the Ardennes has a complexity rating of 3.12/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Iron Tide: Panzers in the Ardennes is 12+.
Iron Tide: Panzers in the Ardennes has a rating of 7.93/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 117 ratings. It is ranked #9493 overall.
Iron Tide: Panzers in the Ardennes was designed by Nathan Kilgore. It was published in 2003.