Blitzkrieg!: World War Two in 20 Minutes

Game Description

Get ready to relive World War Two with "Blitzkrieg!: World War Two in 20 Minutes", a title that condenses the epicness of the conflict into a surprisingly fast and deep gaming experience. Designed to be an accessible wargame even for those less experienced with the genre, this board game will catapult you onto history's most crucial fronts. "Blitzkrieg!" offers an innovative approach to conquering key campaigns and building your military supremacy without sacrificing strategic depth.

Forget complex dice rolls or intricate battle cards; here, victory is achieved through clever strategic management of your forces. At the start of each game, you'll draw army tokens from a bag to determine your initial troops and to replenish losses. The real challenge lies in intelligently allocating your military resources across the different theaters of war, aiming to dominate the most significant campaigns. Every decision counts, and the tension is palpable as you try to outmaneuver your opponent.

Each won campaign will reward you with valuable victory points, additional resources, special weapons, and strategic advantages that can turn the tide of the conflict. This mechanic makes every game unique and highly replayable, allowing you to relive World War Two multiple times in a single evening. Furthermore, for those who love solo challenges, the game includes an engaging solo mode, expertly designed by Dávid Turczi, guaranteeing fun even without an opponent.

"Blitzkrieg!: World War Two in 20 Minutes" is ideal for anyone seeking a compact yet decision-rich wartime experience. Its fast-paced nature and intuitive mechanics make it a masterpiece of rapid tactics, capable of offering hours of fun and intense strategic challenges. Prepare your troops, plan your offensive, and rewrite history, one campaign at a time!

Players: 1-2
Duration: 45 minutes
Year: 2019
Publisher: PSC Games

Rules

Blitzkrieg!: World War Two in 20 Minutes is a strategic wargame designed for 1 or 2 players (with solo mode included) that allows you to recreate World War Two in quick games. The main objective is to prevail in the most important campaigns across various theaters of war, accumulating military power and victory points. Although the overall duration of a game is approximately 45 minutes, the game is designed to offer a condensed and fast gameplay experience, true to its title.

At the beginning of the game, players draw army tokens from a bag to determine their starting forces. This bag is also used to replenish losses suffered during the game. Instead of resolving combat with dice or cards, the game's central mechanic focuses on the strategic allocation of one's military resources.

Players deploy their resources in the various theaters of war to win campaigns. Victory in a campaign not only awards additional resources, special weapons, and strategic advantages, but it is crucial for accumulating the necessary victory points. The game's design emphasizes speed and accessibility, allowing players to relive World War Two multiple times in a single evening.