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Project: Clash of the Ardennes

Designer: Elwin Klappe

Artist: Elwin Klappe

Publisher: Elwin Klappe

Genre/Mechanisms: 2 players, abstract strategy, card drafting, card game, grid movement, rock-paper-scissors, tile placement, wargame, world war II

Player Count: 2

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: medium-light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “During one of the toughest battles fought in World War 2, the Battle of the Bulge, you face the difficult task of conquering important streets in the Belgian city of Bastogne. In Clash of the Ardennes, you have control over the Allied or Axis forces and you have to obtain your goal, which is described on your Objective Card drawn at the beginning of the game. Use all of your special units wisely, because you will run out of units very quickly. Place them strategically and tactically on 1 of the 7 streets, always think ahead and try to reach your objective a little bit sooner than your opponent.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $58

All-In (w/shipping): $58, same as above

Campaign Ends: 4/3

Game Ships: Feb. 2022

Funding Status: Funded; currently at 145% with 28 days to go.