Battle Card: Market Garden

About this board game

Battle Card: Market Garden is a solitaire postcard wargame for 1 player that recreates the race to Arnhem during one of World War II’s most iconic battles. Designed for a quick playing time of around 5 minutes, it puts you in command of the Allied forces.

You control the 1st, 82nd, and 101st Airborne Divisions as they fight to take control of their sectors. Your objective is to make way for the 30th Corps and help it reach Arnhem before time runs out.

Combat is resolved with a simple combat results table (CRT). Battles are determined by whether the Allies or the Germans have the advantage, giving each confrontation a direct and concise resolution.

• Players: 1
• Playing time: approximately 5 minutes
• Setting: the Market Garden battle of World War II
• Objective: enable the 30th Corps to reach Arnhem

The game gives you just six turns to achieve your goal. If the 30th Corps does not reach Arnhem within that limit, you lose the game, making every turn part of a tightly compressed military challenge.

Released in 2023, Battle Card: Market Garden offers a focused solo experience built around historical subject matter, sector control, advantage-based combat, and a strict time limit. Its short duration makes it easy to play when you want a compact wargaming challenge with a clear objective and immediate stakes.