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Traces of Victory
2025
Rules assistance for Traces of Victory
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 180–360 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Traces of Victory
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Traces of Victory is a board game released in 2025 for 1–2 players, 180–360 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Allyn Vannoy and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Chit-Pull System.
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About the game
Traces of Victory, November 1944, is a simulation of the U.S. Third and Seventh Armies’ operations in eastern France in November 1944. A two-player, hex-based game, it uses a chit-draw system and the same core rules as the previous releases in the “Traces”-series. Each Game-Turn represents two days of real time. Units represent regiments and battalions of the French, German, and American divisions involved in the fighting. Rules also provide for the effects of weather and fortifications.
Editions
- Traces of VictoryenVUCA Simulations2025
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- VUCA Simulations
- MOREPLAN CREATIVE STUDIO
Questions and answers
Traces of Victory supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Traces of Victory is 180–360 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 Traces of Victory for ages 14 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.
Traces of Victory has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Traces of Victory belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid 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 Traces of Victory are: Allyn Vannoy. 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 Traces of Victory 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.