PanzerBlitz (1970)
PanzerBlitz
PanzerBlitz is a tactical-scale board wargame published by Avalon Hill in 1970, designed to simulate armored combat set on the Eastern Front of World War II. The game was created by Gary Gygax, who later co-founded Tactical Studies Rules (TSR) and designed the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. The rights to Tactical Game 3, which Gygax had previously sold, were sold to Avalon Hill, who republished the game as PanzerBlitz with professionally designed components and twelve combat scenarios. From 1970 to 1980, PanzerBlitz was the top-selling board wargame in North America.
Why is PanzerBlitz Popular?
PanzerBlitz is popular and significant for several reasons:
– It was the first board wargame to bring a wealth of tactical detail to the Eastern Front of World War II.
– The game’s abstract simplicity, elegant physical presentation, and timely release attracted a wide following.
– PanzerBlitz encouraged the development of other tactical games and ultimately led to the most successful of the tactical systems, Squad Leader.
Game Components of PanzerBlitz
The Game Components of PanzerBlitz include:
– Scenario cards: These cards provide information on map orientation, unit composition, and historical background for each scenario.
– Playing boards: The game uses tactical-scale playing boards, representing company/platoon-sized units.
– Counters: The game uses counters to represent various units and their abilities.
Game Setup of PanzerBlitz
To set up the game, players choose a scenario card and lay out the playing boards according to the card’s instructions. Players then place their counters on the board to represent their units and proceed with the gameplay.
Gameplay Mechanics of PanzerBlitz
PanzerBlitz is a turn-based game where players take turns moving their units and engaging in combat. The game’s mechanics involve players rolling dice to determine the outcome of attacks and maneuvers, with the goal being to achieve victory by eliminating the enemy’s forces or achieving specific objectives.
Game Objective of PanzerBlitz
The game’s objective is to achieve victory by eliminating the enemy’s forces or achieving specific objectives.
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