Shell Shock!

About this board game

Shell Shock! is a 2–4-player World War II Europe combat and adventure game with a listed play time of 360 minutes, released in 1990. Adapted from the solitaire game Ambush!, it places players in command of opposing infantry forces across six missions.

One player commands a squad of German infantry, while the other commands American, British, or Soviet troops. Players determine the composition of their squads, choosing men, weapons, and equipment before the mission begins.

Each side can also purchase Light and Heavy supports to assist its forces. Available support includes foxholes, barbed wire, and artillery support, adding important choices to the preparation for battle.

Every playing of Shell Shock! is different. The intensity of the battle, mission objectives, available forces, and weather can change from one mission to another, creating varied circumstances across the six scenarios.

• Six missions set in World War II Europe
• German infantry opposing American, British, or Soviet troops
• Squad composition based on men, weapons, and equipment
• Light and Heavy supports, including foxholes, barbed wire, and artillery support
• Random Event, Allied Aid, German Aid, Special Guest, and Crew Vehicle cards

The game includes a large map display, additional maps, 540 counters, vehicle displays, squad record pads, 120 playing cards, a counter tray, and two ten-sided dice. With its changing objectives, forces, weather, and battlefield intensity, Shell Shock! combines detailed preparation with a broad World War II mission framework.