2007 · World War I
They Shall Not Pass: The Battle of Verdun 1916
This game depicts the 1916 Battle of Verdun, with regiments and battalions representing the opposing forces. Players conduct artillery bombardments separately from assault combat, while managing units rated for morale, attack, defense, and movement. Elite troops gain additional advantages, and maintaining morale is central to battlefield performance.
- Players
- 2
- Playing time
- 90–120 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- 2.6 / 5
WargameHexagon GridDice RollingSimulation
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