Anzio

Anzio is a board wargame published by the Avalon Hill game company first in 1969 and again in 1971, 1974, and 1978. The game was designed by freelance designer Dave Williams and covers the entire Italian theater of operations in World War II from the autumn of 1943 to the end of the war in Europe. Although the title is misleading, as the game is not an operational-level treatment of the Battle of Anzio, it has gained popularity and significance in the board gaming community.

Game Components of Anzio:

Map: The playing surface consists of two mounted mapboards placed end-to-end, with major terrain features such as mountains and rivers.Counters: The game uses counters to represent various military units and resources.

Game Setup of Anzio:

Place the mapboards on a flat surface and orient them as instructed.Prepare the counters according to the game’s setup instructions.Determine the starting positions of the Allied and Axis forces based on the chosen scenario.

Gameplay Mechanics of Anzio:

The game is played in turns, with each player taking turns to move their units and engage in combat.Combat is resolved using a step reduction system, where the number of steps a unit can move is reduced based on the terrain and the defending unit’s strength.The game ends when one side achieves its objectives or when the time limit is reached.

Game Objective of Anzio:

The goal of Anzio is to control the most territory and achieve the highest score by the end of the game.

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