Battle of the Bulge Slitherine "Battle of the Bulge is a must-have for anyone with an interest in historical wargaming. 5 Stars" - TouchArcade Battle … TouchArcade Rating: $9.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details"Battle of the Bulge is a must-have for anyone with an interest in historical wargaming. 5 Stars" - TouchArcade Battle of the Bulge invites you, the player, to lead the Axis or the Allies to victory on the snowy battlefields of World War II. In this turn-based strategy game, you command your forces to capture important locations, secure key supply routes, and engage the enemy. Designed specifically for iOS, Battle of the Bulge captures the spirit of traditional board wargames while providing excellent UI design and accessibility for new players. Key features include: • Play against AI opponents with unique personalities • Play against friends online through Game Center or on one device with Pass and Play. • Fast turns, deep strategy • Play scenarios like the quick, tense, fight in the opening days to a campaign covering the entire battle as either the Axis or the Allies • Learn with the tutorial and quick start guide, or visit our online strategy forums to learn from other players • Full rules, charts, tables and other information included for advanced players • Extensive historical photos and commentary • Universal support for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch • Localized for Spanish and Japanese • Retina support • First in a series of WWII titles by legendary designers including: John Butterfield, Ted Raicer, and Mark Herman Praise for Battle of the Bulge: “It’s completely nailed the right ways to present a tabletop game in a digital format...” — No High Scores “Battle of the Bulge is a landmark iPad game. It’s deep without feeling complex, and fun without feeling light. Further, it’s beautiful, both visually and aurally, and so intuitive that you don’t need a tutorial to learn the interface. If you’re at all into turn-based gaming, give this one a try. If you’re not, give this one a try, anyway.” — MobileTechReview “A game that will make historical strategy diehards swoon, while also being pretty enough, and easy enough to learn, to draw in people who never knew that this was the game they'd been waiting for.” — TouchArcade “In terms of war simulation games on the App Store, I haven’t seen a better game…” — TUAW “…a game of considerable majesty awaits you…” — Gamezebo “Easily the most educational game I’ve ever played.” — Eurogamer "Battle of the Bulge is as cold, brutal, and unforgiving as the titular conflict, but it's also one of the top choices for hardcore iPad strategists." - Pocket Gamer UK Information Seller:Slitherine Genre:Board, Strategy Release:Dec 13, 2012 Updated:Nov 30, 2017 Version:2.36 Size:438.7 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (26) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal YouTube: video YouTube: video YouTube: video YouTube: video andsoitgoes Well-Known Member Jun 30, 2010 2,673 58 48 In a van, down by the river! #2 andsoitgoes, Feb 22, 2013 Argh! Why did this have to drop in price? I have wanted to buy this since it launched, even knowing that it would be WAY too hard for me, but I was able to justify not getting it due to the price.. But now that it's dropped, it's very tempting. Why does it have to be so hard?! Aventador Well-Known Member Jan 16, 2013 933 1 0 Student Croatia #3 Aventador, Feb 22, 2013 I don't see your point, it is not like you are playing time restricted game, turns can be as long as you want them to be and you have lot of time to think about next move.Singleplayer missions are more like turitorial for real deal - multiplayer.And it's not like you will play only with pros in multiplayer, but even they make mistakes.It's all about predicting your opponent move and some luck. P.S. : I bought it at a full price as developers stated it was targeted to "niche " market and that they won't lower the price, but it was more than worth it's price after I got into it. If you are into tactics grab it ASAP. Ravenblack Well-Known Member Feb 24, 2009 1,755 0 0 Singapore #4 Ravenblack, Feb 22, 2013 So just get it? This one's well suited for anyone looking for an intro into wargaming. roninld Well-Known Member Mar 30, 2011 241 0 16 #5 roninld, Feb 22, 2013 Have been eyeing this for awhile, and after reading the developer interview on Pocket Tactics decided the time was right to buy it. Greyskull Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2009 5,588 1 38 Photographer/Social Sciences adjunct/sweet sweet l Fort Lauderdale #6 Greyskull, Feb 23, 2013 Doesn't this game take place above the tactical level? Can someone tell me what a chit represents in this game? Company, division, etc? I assume it's at least at the brigade level. andsoitgoes Well-Known Member Jun 30, 2010 2,673 58 48 In a van, down by the river! #7 andsoitgoes, Feb 23, 2013 I'm not really into tactics, that's the thing. Really simple tactics are fine, but when they get this complex, which is what every review has defined this as, I think I would end up frustrated more than anything. Same with some of the more complicated board games I own. In theory this would be a great game for me, but the complexity would end up getting the better of me and it would be a wasted $7, but that doesn't mean that the beauty and awesomeness behind the app doesn't make it tempting. But it's also a very complex game, see above for the rest of my reasons . It seems like it would be an amazing game, it's just more complex than I would be comfortable with. andsoitgoes Well-Known Member Jun 30, 2010 2,673 58 48 In a van, down by the river! #8 andsoitgoes, Feb 23, 2013 Ugh. I remember how much I love WW2, and having just watched Patton, FRICK. So there's $7. After what I've seen, the history and details inside are worth it. I'll try delving in tonight. iPadisGreat Well-Known Member Dec 10, 2012 2,391 0 0 #9 iPadisGreat, Feb 23, 2013 If you find the Battle of the Bulge too hard, you can try Tank Battle 1944 or Tank Battle North Africa. I have those and find them easier to play. There is also a Civil War version from that developer. But frankly, at this price, just pull the trigger on BotB... september Well-Known Member Sep 14, 2012 2,673 0 0 #10 september, Feb 23, 2013 It's not overly complicated, it's a good game but be aware it's historical. BrushMyNoseOff Well-Known Member Jan 3, 2009 902 0 0 Coach / Photographer NYC #11 BrushMyNoseOff, Feb 23, 2013 This is amazing! Enough said. If anyone is up for some multiplayer, message me your GC or add me (name same as here.) Pepelutin Well-Known Member Feb 14, 2013 308 0 0 Music teacher Belgium #12 Pepelutin, Feb 23, 2013 Funny, i live in Huy, a little town on the map, and the Meuse is right in front of me. Tomorrow i'm going to cross it, like in the game, but in swimsuit. Great game! Greyskull Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2009 5,588 1 38 Photographer/Social Sciences adjunct/sweet sweet l Fort Lauderdale #13 Greyskull, Feb 23, 2013 If you thibk this game is complicated, I recommend downloading the free Steel Panthers games (one can be found at Matrix Games, the other 2 at Shrapnel, which has a mosern variant as well). There are three because the are (by now loosely) built on the engine of a early-mid 90's wargame called Steel Panthers (it was a series of games, actually). Then, on the grand-strategy strategic level, play the demo for a Hearts of Iron game(I only owned the first). Or try Europe on Fire, The Operational Art of War series, maybe some old Gary Grigsby games. After a semesters' worth of studying the manuals, you'll appreciate the simplicity of Battle of the Bulge. If you really want to punish youself, try Harpoon 3. Greyskull Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2009 5,588 1 38 Photographer/Social Sciences adjunct/sweet sweet l Fort Lauderdale #14 Greyskull, Feb 23, 2013 Problem with GC is that, aside from a few friends, most show up in GC (including me) with there real names, which I don't know. It might not be a bad idea for all seasoned TA members to put TA somewhere in the status box. Outrager Well-Known Member Sep 14, 2012 130 0 0 #15 Outrager, Feb 24, 2013 What does that mean? Are you talking about the theme or does historical have a special meaning in board game terms? Ravenblack Well-Known Member Feb 24, 2009 1,755 0 0 Singapore #16 Ravenblack, Feb 24, 2013 Wargames tend to be historically accurate when they are based on real world wars. That's one of the reasons to play them for some people. You can apply your own strategy and see how it plays out. DannyTheElite Well-Known Member Oct 13, 2012 2,913 0 36 Forum poster Area 51 #17 DannyTheElite, Feb 24, 2013 Is there an iPhone version? taskerMX Well-Known Member Feb 5, 2013 90 0 0 #18 taskerMX, Feb 24, 2013 iPad only... september Well-Known Member Sep 14, 2012 2,673 0 0 #19 september, Feb 24, 2013 Your unit types available, starting positions and resupply dates are set. Think of it as expanded chess, you have set pieces. september Well-Known Member Sep 14, 2012 2,673 0 0 #20 september, Feb 24, 2013 I think you might have missed the word not. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Argh! Why did this have to drop in price? I have wanted to buy this since it launched, even knowing that it would be WAY too hard for me, but I was able to justify not getting it due to the price.. But now that it's dropped, it's very tempting. Why does it have to be so hard?!
I don't see your point, it is not like you are playing time restricted game, turns can be as long as you want them to be and you have lot of time to think about next move.Singleplayer missions are more like turitorial for real deal - multiplayer.And it's not like you will play only with pros in multiplayer, but even they make mistakes.It's all about predicting your opponent move and some luck. P.S. : I bought it at a full price as developers stated it was targeted to "niche " market and that they won't lower the price, but it was more than worth it's price after I got into it. If you are into tactics grab it ASAP.
Have been eyeing this for awhile, and after reading the developer interview on Pocket Tactics decided the time was right to buy it.
Doesn't this game take place above the tactical level? Can someone tell me what a chit represents in this game? Company, division, etc? I assume it's at least at the brigade level.
I'm not really into tactics, that's the thing. Really simple tactics are fine, but when they get this complex, which is what every review has defined this as, I think I would end up frustrated more than anything. Same with some of the more complicated board games I own. In theory this would be a great game for me, but the complexity would end up getting the better of me and it would be a wasted $7, but that doesn't mean that the beauty and awesomeness behind the app doesn't make it tempting. But it's also a very complex game, see above for the rest of my reasons . It seems like it would be an amazing game, it's just more complex than I would be comfortable with.
Ugh. I remember how much I love WW2, and having just watched Patton, FRICK. So there's $7. After what I've seen, the history and details inside are worth it. I'll try delving in tonight.
If you find the Battle of the Bulge too hard, you can try Tank Battle 1944 or Tank Battle North Africa. I have those and find them easier to play. There is also a Civil War version from that developer. But frankly, at this price, just pull the trigger on BotB...
This is amazing! Enough said. If anyone is up for some multiplayer, message me your GC or add me (name same as here.)
Funny, i live in Huy, a little town on the map, and the Meuse is right in front of me. Tomorrow i'm going to cross it, like in the game, but in swimsuit. Great game!
If you thibk this game is complicated, I recommend downloading the free Steel Panthers games (one can be found at Matrix Games, the other 2 at Shrapnel, which has a mosern variant as well). There are three because the are (by now loosely) built on the engine of a early-mid 90's wargame called Steel Panthers (it was a series of games, actually). Then, on the grand-strategy strategic level, play the demo for a Hearts of Iron game(I only owned the first). Or try Europe on Fire, The Operational Art of War series, maybe some old Gary Grigsby games. After a semesters' worth of studying the manuals, you'll appreciate the simplicity of Battle of the Bulge. If you really want to punish youself, try Harpoon 3.
Problem with GC is that, aside from a few friends, most show up in GC (including me) with there real names, which I don't know. It might not be a bad idea for all seasoned TA members to put TA somewhere in the status box.
What does that mean? Are you talking about the theme or does historical have a special meaning in board game terms?
Wargames tend to be historically accurate when they are based on real world wars. That's one of the reasons to play them for some people. You can apply your own strategy and see how it plays out.
Your unit types available, starting positions and resupply dates are set. Think of it as expanded chess, you have set pieces.