THE LAST GAMBLE: The Ardennes Offensive, December 1944 -- Designer Signature Edition

1-COM1094

First published in 1989, it has been remastered and updated with this all-new, super-sized edition. The CSR award-winning designer is well regarded as an author and expert on the Battle of the Bulge, having designed no less than six games on the subject. The original release showed great promise with an excellent order of battle but contained considerable errata that limited game enjoyment. These shortcomings are now fully addressed in this new and improved edition that promises to realize the full potential of this two-to-five player, operational level simulation covering the Battle of the Bulge in a highly detailed yet imminently playable format. Features a super-sized map and counters.

Product Information:
* Complexity: 7/9 out of 10 (standard game/with optional rules)
* Solitaire Suitability: 7 out of 10 (no hidden units)
* Time Scale: 8 hour day turns, 16 hour night turns
* Map Scale: 3.2 km (2 miles) per hex
* Unit Scale: Regiments and battalions
* Players: Two to five, best with two
* Playing Time: 3-8 hours for scenarios, 20+ hours for campaign

Components:
* Three map sheets
* Six countersheets (5/8-inch size)
* 524 ground units
* 49 air units
* 480 game markers
* Game rules booklet
* Game booklet with designer notes and play examples
* Historical study with detailed OOBs
* 21 player aid cards
* 45 Allied and German order of appearance/setup cards
* Two 6-sided dice