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Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 1944
1995
Rules assistance for Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 1944
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30–600 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 1944
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Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 1944 is a board game released in 1995 for 2 players, 30–600 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dirk Blennemann and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 1944 is an operational level simulation of the Battle of Aachen, 12 September to 21 October 1944. Piercing the Reich is modeled after a modified version of the popular Triumphant Fox: Rommel's Finest Hour – The Gazala Battles May-June 1942 gaming system, using an innovative, interactive sequence of play. With individual formation activated, the focus is on command control, keeping both players constantly involved in the action. Piercing the Reich stands out for its excellent OoB Research and highly-playable yet detailed game system created to capture the key elements of this historic battle. Special game features include: Infiltration Tactics, Variable Game Turn Length, Variable Combat Strength Determination & Allied Victory Objectives, Formation Reaction & Reserve Status, Armor Superiority & Tiger Tank Scare, Railroad Guns, and much more. Game Scale: Game Turn: 2 to 8 days Hex: .75 mile / 1.2 kilometers Units: Battalion Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" full color map Two dual-side printed countersheet (360 1/2" counters) One 64-page rules & historical article booklet Four dual-side printed Player Aid cards One 10-sided die Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: High Players: 1 or more Playing Time: .5 to 10 hours (scenario dependant)
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Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 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 Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 1944 is 30–600 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 Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 1944 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.
Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 1944 has a complexity rating of 3.6 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.
Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 1944 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and 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 Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 1944 are: Dirk Blennemann. 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 Piercing the Reich: The Battle for Aachen, Siegfried Line Campaign, Sep-Oct 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.