Downfall - Designer Teach & Play with John Butterfield and Joe Dewhurst

Dive into the strategic depths of WWII with us on Homo Ludens for a live playthrough of "Downfall: Conquest of the Third Reich" live stream. This episode features an insightful designer teach and play session with the legendary designer John Butterfield and Joe Dewhurst. Originally designed by the revered Chad Jensen, who sadly passed away in 2019, "Downfall" offers a nuanced two-player game experience where participants command the Western Allies and the Soviet Union, navigating the complex alliance aimed at defeating the Axis powers while vying for post-war supremacy.
Published by GMT Games in late 2023 and kindly provided for review, "Downfall" innovates with its initiative track, guiding gameplay through strategic decision-making rather than a set sequence. This ensures a dynamic and engaging session, full of tactical depth and historical intrigue.
Join us to learn directly from the game's current designers, exploring the strategic events, weather changes, and shifts in power that define this detailed simulation. Your participation in live chat enriches the experience, offering a chance to engage with board game history and strategy live.
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[@Belisarius37]

At 37:57, Joe moves a BR armored unit from Algiers to the Mulberry in Sicily. However, the Naval Dominance card only allows relocating a unit to another port on the same sea area. Algiers is on the Western Med, the Mulberry is on the Central Med. Am I missing something? Seems this was an illegal move.

[@markherman50]

I was watching live from a TV. Great stuff, playing my first game Friday.

[@HomoLudens1871]

Watching Homo Ludens on TV is a rare treat. Have fun with your play, let me know how it goes.

[@alansalazar9543]

Just picked this up and looking forward to it. John is a great game designer.

[@HomoLudens1871]

I'm quite amazed by it, I really want to play it IRL though.

[@Rasmushoygaard]

Did you Pick up the game Again? Would love to hear your thoughts after some hours play

[@HomoLudens1871]

I am playing overlord tomorrow irl. Thinking about maybe doing a review.

[@Dangerous27Dave]

I am sure Fred will enjoy the game tomorrow 😊

[@nielskristensen581]

At 39:49 the 9th BR Infantry unit was send into the Mulberry. Is this Movement allowed with the western Redeploy and attack marker, activating motorized, airborne and armor units……not infantry? Or is overruled by the play of the naval assets card?

[@joedewhurst1187]

It was moved by a card effect, rather than by the redeploy operation (which I just used to move the armor inland). You're correct that the redeploy op I used was restricted to just motorized, airborne, and armor units.

[@HomoLudens1871]

What Joe said

[@nielskristensen581]

Had it right then, thanks for a great presentation.

[@davidperry7128]

It could do without the comments covering part of the screen, very distracting. Why do people say hello, or they love another game. Pointless, self importance.

[@HomoLudens1871]

Reminds me of someone... 🤔

[@davidperry7128]

Also, why so much talk about the history of the game which most will know. The idea is to teach the game for goodness sake.

[@HomoLudens1871]

Please feel free to just read the rulebook if humans are distracting. Cheers!