The Battle of the Alma
Published 1978
Following the French and British landings in the Crimean peninsula, the allied march South to seize the Russian naval base at Sebastopol. General Mentschikov's Russian army met them on the banks of the Alma River for the first major battle of the Crimean War - September 20, 1854. The Battle of the Alma covers the first major battle of the Crimean War. It is part of GDW's Series 120 games, a line of introductory wargames spanning various historical eras. The games in the series had 120 counters and were supposed to be playable in 120 minutes or less, hence the name. Republished in Command Magazine Japan #38, along with 1940.
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- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 2 hours
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.27/5
- Year
- 1978
- BGG Rating
- 6.39
- BGG Rank
- #16390
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
The Battle of the Alma is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of The Battle of the Alma takes about 120 minutes.
The Battle of the Alma has a complexity rating of 2.27/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for The Battle of the Alma is 12+.
The Battle of the Alma has a rating of 6.39/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 85 ratings. It is ranked #16390 overall.
The Battle of the Alma was designed by Frank Chadwick. It was published in 1978.