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Clash of the Ardennes
2022
Rules assistance for Clash of the Ardennes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Clash of the Ardennes
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Clash of the Ardennes is a board game released in 2022 for 2 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Elwin Klappe and its main mechanics are Track Movement, Tile Placement, and Rock-Paper-Scissors.
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About the game
During one of the toughest battles fought in World War 2: the Battle of the Bulge, you face the difficult task to conquer important streets in the Belgian city of Bastogne. In Clash of the Ardennes you have control over the Allied or Axis forces and you have to obtain your goal, which is described on your 'Objective card' (drawn at the beginning of the game). Use all of your (special) units wisely, because you will run out of units very quickly. Place them strategically and tactically on 1 of the 7 streets, always think ahead and try to reach your objective a little bit sooner than your opponent. —description from the designer
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Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Semper Victor Publishing
Questions and answers
Clash of the Ardennes 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 Clash of the Ardennes is 30–90 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 Clash of the Ardennes 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.
Clash of the Ardennes has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Clash of the Ardennes belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Track Movement, Tile Placement, and Rock-Paper-Scissors. 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 Clash of the Ardennes are: Elwin Klappe. 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 Clash of the Ardennes 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.