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Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944
2012
Rules assistance for Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 180 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944
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Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944 is a board game released in 2012 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Roger Miller and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid, Simulation, and Chit-Pull System.
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About the game
Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944 is a fast moving simulation of the fighting at the high watermark of the German Ardennes offensive, AKA "The Battle of the Bulge". The Germans are advancing towards the Meuse River and are running out of fuel and time to force a desperate crossing to achieve Hitler's goal of ultimate "Victory". The Allied forces are both trying to block the German advance and begin a counter-offensive to destroy the German Panzer Divisions. Alternating random activation by formation provides players with uncertainty and excitement. Each turn, players receive a varying number of activations (not all formations may move and some may move more than once!) to represent fuel shortages, aggressive generalship, command uncertainty, and piecemeal reinforcements that provides players with a rich historical feel. After units move, strengths are reduced to simulate fatigue and lack of defensive preparation. This is a game for players who love to counter-attack. Game Scale: Game Turn: 12 hours Hex: 1 mile / 1.61 kilometers Units: Company to Battalion Game Inventory: One 17 x 22" full color map One dual-side printed countersheet (88 5/8" counters) One 12-page Battles of the Bulge: Celles rulebook One dual-side printed cover sheet/player aide (Players will need to provide one 10-sided Die) Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 3 hours
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- Banana Games
- Kokusai-Tsushin Co., Ltd. (国際通信社)
- Revolution Games (II)
Questions and answers
Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944 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 Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944 is 180 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 Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944 for ages 13 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.
Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944 has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid, Simulation, and Chit-Pull System. 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 Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944 are: Roger Miller. 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 Celles: The Ardennes, December 23-27, 1944 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.