Kampfpanzer

Published 1973

Strategy & Tactics magazine #41. "[A] tactical level simulation of armored warfare as it was in the period 1937-1940. Conflicts represented took place in the Spanish Civil War, the Battle of Khalkhin-Gol, the Russo-Finish War, and the early stages of World War II. Armies represented include the British, French, German, Czech, Finnish, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Spanish Republican and Spanish Nationalist. A great variety of armored fighting vehicles are involved in a wide range of situations along with infantry and artillery units. A panic rule simulates the varying levels of training, discipline and determination of the forces represented." Units represent platoon sized units. One turn is 3 minutes and 40 seconds. Each hex is 100 meters across. Used SPI's first simultaneous movement plotting system, SiMov.

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Mechanics

Action / Movement Programming Action Queue Dice Rolling Events Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Movement Points Paper-and-Pencil Programmed Movement Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Simultaneous Action Selection Zone of Control

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Jim Dunnigan

Publishers

Inc.) SPI (Simulations Publications
Kampfpanzer

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.7/5
Year
1973
BGG Rating
5.77
BGG Rank
#25476
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Kampfpanzer is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Kampfpanzer takes about 120 minutes.
Kampfpanzer has a complexity rating of 2.70/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Kampfpanzer is 12+.
Kampfpanzer has a rating of 5.77/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 114 ratings. It is ranked #25476 overall.
Kampfpanzer was designed by Jim Dunnigan. It was published in 1973.