Cover art of "Patton's Best" game featuring a tank with a soldier, set against a snowy background with a superimposed portrait of a military officer and the text "Bastogne 6km."
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Patton’s Best (1987)

ByMichail

Patton’s Best

Patton’s Best is a solitaire wargame designed by Bruce Shelley and published by Avalon Hill in 1987. The game puts the player in command of an M4 Sherman tank belonging to George Patton’s 4th Armoured Division in Northern Europe during World War II. The game is played on an abstract map that portrays hypothetical territory in Normandy, several tables, and a depiction of the tank. The player controls a crew assigned to the tank and must direct their actions to complete the game’s objectives.

Why is Patton’s Best Popular?

Patton’s Best is a popular game among wargamers due to its detailed simulation of single-tank warfare. The game’s mechanics are designed to be realistic, including rules for machine guns, smoke, and other factors that affect tank combat. The game’s solitaire nature also makes it unique, as most wargames are designed for multiple players.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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