Patton Goes to War

Published 1987

Patton Goes to War is a two-player operational level simulation of the World War II American offensive in southern Tunisia led by Gen. George S. Patton, which took place between March 16th and April 3rd 1943. It was first published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #112. The game includes a mapsheet, 14 pages of rules, 200 counters representing U.S. and Axis units, and complete Unit Organization Charts. Four scenarios are included, each with their own set of victory conditions. An optional rule for limited intelligence is also included as well as a set of designer's notes.

Mechanics

Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Vance von Borries

Publishers

3W (World Wide Wargames)
Patton Goes to War

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.79/5
Year
1987
BGG Rating
6.32
BGG Rank
#18578
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Patton Goes to War is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Patton Goes to War takes about 180 minutes.
Patton Goes to War has a complexity rating of 2.79/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Patton Goes to War is 12+.
Patton Goes to War has a rating of 6.32/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 72 ratings. It is ranked #18578 overall.
Patton Goes to War was designed by Vance von Borries. It was published in 1987.