Objective: Schmidt

About this board game

Objective: Schmidt is a tactical World War II combat game for 2 players, with a listed playing time of 240 minutes. It recreates the battle for Hürtgen Forest from November 2–6, 1944, focusing on the US 112th Infantry Regiment’s assault on Schmidt.

As the second game in The Gamers’ Tactical Combat Series, it examines some of the most difficult infantry combat of the war. Players face poor weather, challenging terrain, and determined resistance as the US 28th Division attempts to capture the town.

The scenario also covers the German response, including counterattacks by the 89th Infantry and 116th Panzer Divisions. The historical forces made a gallant effort at a cost of several thousand lives, coming close to success despite the battle’s harsh conditions.

• Game turn: 20 minutes
• Hex scale: 125 yards / 114 meters
• Units: Infantry platoons and individual vehicles
• Complexity: Medium
• Solitaire playability: Medium

Objective: Schmidt presents a detailed tactical study of a closely fought campaign, with the action unfolding across a compact time scale while representing ground measured in battlefield hexes. The design supports 2 or more players according to the official description, while BoardGameGeek lists it for 2 players.

With official play estimates ranging from 2 to 100s of hours, this is a substantial historical game for players interested in infantry operations, armored counterattacks, and the demanding combat conditions of the Hürtgen Forest.