Review: 1944 Battle of the Bulge from Worthington - The Players' Aid

[@dsenebrecht]

I have played this game several times. Here is why I like it. 1. You can finish a game in 2 hours. 2. You can easily teach it to non-wargamers. 3. The Allies do not know which scenario card the German player has chosen which makes this game endlessly re-playable. 4. As the German player, you actually have a chance to cross the Meuse. 5. The mechanics are simple. 6. The step system means you don't have to have big stacks of units. 7. It captures the flavor of the overall battle. Germans start with a bang but every effing turn more US units keep showing up and they quickly start forming blocks at the key road junctions.

[@robertmoffitt1336]

Another great video review, you guys are tremendous! I really like Worthington games, they're games you can pick off a shelf on the spur of the moment and play. Low rules overhead, fun and challenging, great physical game components. First rate game company!

[@GS-tk2dy]

Really approachable fun game. Quite enjoyable and relaxing to solo i thought as well.

[@MeanderingMikesManCave]

Good review. The game looks inviting. It's all about meaningful choices!

[@norm977]

Bought today …. Thank you.

[@JohnPywtorak]

Thanks guys, game is almost at my doorstop. Regardless of my comment I am excited to play the game and appreciated your thoughts. Words are hard and I don’t have an easy way to offer feedback. When you say, nice “little” system, it comes off like its beneath you. The connotation is small and insignificant. I’m sure you don’t mean that, but its not really a complement. I believe I know what you really meant, just wish it was said instead.

[@wbradburn8871]

"Dice in the Ardennes", but looks like good fun.

[@tookiem7618]

I would love to see this kind of system used on a strategic level. Where you could play a campaign in a few days to a week.

[@ThePlayersAid]

Well, you should check out the new one 1944 D-Day to the Rhine!

[@tookiem7618]

@@ThePlayersAid I own that one too. I would love to see this system used to simulate an Eastern front operational game from 41-45. Or even a European theater operational game from 43 to 45, Like Fall of the Third Reich.

[@gettubetur10]

5:05 spot on!

[@Nevyd1]

Great review thank you. I'm torn between getting this one or the the recent Revolution Games The Deadly Woods which has a chit pull system, probably longer to play and a little more complex. Any comments appreciated.

[@ThePlayersAid]

Deadly woods is a bit more detailed and complex, and therefore a little longer. I've not played it but it uses Ted's "Dark" system, which I can attest is excellent.

[@Nevyd1]

@@ThePlayersAid Thank you. Yes the Dark system does seem intriguing. I really appreciate your reviews and sense of humour 😀

[@ThePlayersAid]

@@Nevyd1 we've played Dark Sands And Dark Valley, and I just got Dark Summer. Excellent series, and also bonus great for solo play.

[@Nevyd1]

@@ThePlayersAid Thankyou im mostly solo player so Il start with Deadly Woods then go to the other Dark series as they are larger games over larger time periods it appears.

[@Caratacus1]

Don't suppose the 55,000 Brits and Canadians who fought at the Bulge get a mention in the game?

[@ThePlayersAid]

Brits get a shout. Canadians not sure, probably lumped in as Commonwealth with Brits.

[@Caratacus1]

@@ThePlayersAid Oh nice thanks I'll check this one out then 👍

[@StackingLimit]

Excellent Review. Direct hit to my wallet again guys.

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Zerr iz a absolutely spot on bukge game ,3 separate maps solo each side plus normal 2 player, map x elent game but unfortunately i have a life , 🎉 sigh

[@albertbrasington684]

Was disappointed that the Germans can win on turn 1. Attack Cervaux over run and off to Holland.

[@bmrigs]

Not what I expected as far as combat goes. Will have to take a pass.

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Hey guys ,is the Von dar Heyt drop modeled, Einhite Stellu 150 Skorzaney handled, i allways thought BB 81 by Avlon Hill was a class axt , i would watch u playing,,, u do lots of New games reviews,,, Ta🫥😶‍🌫️👍