
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,284
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Stalingrad 1942-43
- 2 players
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2004

2005
Rules assistance for Ardeny 1944-45
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Ardeny 1944-45 is a board game released in 2005 for 2 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wojciech Zalewski and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
A wargame about the unsuccessful German offensive in Ardennes 1944-45. The game uses rules of the "WB95" (Great Battles 1939-1945); I-go-you-go system designed for dealing with large battles of World War II. Counters represent regiments (Germans) or regiments/divisions/brigades (US & Br), one hex represents about 2500m, one turn represents one day.
Ardeny 1944-45 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Ardeny 1944-45 is 360 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ardeny 1944-45 for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ardeny 1944-45 has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ardeny 1944-45 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Ardeny 1944-45 are: Wojciech Zalewski. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Ardeny 1944-45 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.