Panzer Battles

Published 1979

Panzer Battles: Tactical Armored Warfare in World War II, is a tactical level game of three World War II armored battles: Between German and American forces near Arracourt, France, in September 1944; between German and Soviet troops on the Berlin Highway in March 1945; and between German and British tanks in North Africa in May 1942. Emphasis on command control and doctrine for each nationality. Orders are selected by the player for his companies. Available orders: Bound, overwatch, bounding overwatch, withdraw and rally. Published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #73, March/April 1979. Uses the MechWar 2 system. Game Scale: Turn: 5 minutes Map: 200 meters per hex Unit: Platoon Game Contents: One 22 x 34" map One countersheet (200 1/2" counters) One 16 page rulebook

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Line of Sight Movement Points Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Tom Walczyk

Publishers

Inc.) SPI (Simulations Publications
Panzer Battles

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.94/5
Year
1979
BGG Rating
5.14
BGG Rank
#29078
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Panzer Battles is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Panzer Battles takes about 120 minutes.
Panzer Battles has a complexity rating of 2.94/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Panzer Battles is 12+.
Panzer Battles has a rating of 5.14/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 131 ratings. It is ranked #29078 overall.
Panzer Battles was designed by Tom Walczyk. It was published in 1979.