The Battle of the Bulge

About this board game

The Battle of the Bulge is a two-player board war-game with an estimated play time of 120 minutes, first published by Avalon Hill in 1965.

Designed with the technical aid of General Anthony C. McAuliffe, U.S.A. (Ret.), the game presents a focused tabletop treatment of the Battle of the Bulge. Its materials combine structured instructions, reference documents, order sheets, battle results, and physical game components in one complete package.

The first edition includes a four-page set of Basic Game instructions and a separate Battle Manual. Players also receive two sheets covering the German and U.S. Order of Appearance, providing dedicated reference material for both sides.

• Full-color gameboard
• 195 die-cut counters, including blanks
• Standard die
• Two-sided Battle Results Table for the Basic Game and Tournament Game
• Time Record Sheet

The two-sided Battle Results Table distinguishes between the Basic Game and Tournament Game, while the included Time Record Sheet adds a dedicated way to track the passage of play. Together, these components give the 1965 edition a clearly organized presentation for its two participants.

With its substantial collection of printed aids and counters, The Battle of the Bulge offers a classic Avalon Hill war-game experience centered on the supplied board, tables, orders, and rules materials.