Battle of the Bulge: Platoon Level Combat in World War II – A Panzer Grenadier Game

About this board game

Battle of the Bulge: Platoon Level Combat in World War II – A Panzer Grenadier Game is a two-player World War II game with an advertised play time of 360 minutes. It focuses on the southern sector of the Battle of the Bulge, where German panzer and parachute divisions advanced toward the key crossroads of Bastogne.

American infantry, armor, and paratroopers initially gave way before rallying, holding their positions, and driving the Germans back. The game presents this campaign through 51 scenarios, ranging from small engagements playable in well under an hour to large tank battles.

Players use 465 game pieces representing the forces and command elements involved in the fighting. These include tank and infantry platoons, artillery batteries, and individual leaders, providing a detailed platoon-level view of combat in the Ardennes.

• 51 scenarios with a broad range of sizes and playing times
• 465 pieces representing platoons, artillery batteries, and leaders
• Four geomorphic game boards depicting typical Ardennes terrain
• American and German forces battling around Bastogne

The four geomorphic boards portray the terrain where the battle took place. In the original printing, these boards were hard-mounted; more recent printings use updated boards in the current semi-rigid style.

As the fifth game in the Panzer Grenadier series, Battle of the Bulge follows Eastern Front, Heroes of the Soviet Union, Airborne, and Afrika Korps. It offers a substantial collection of scenarios for players interested in the German advance, the American defense, and the fighting that ultimately pushed the Germans back.