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Hamel 1918
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Hamel 1918

Designed by Peter Schutze

Published by Blue Panther, Schutze Games

Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach

Players

2

Community Snapshot

Medium complexity
~180 min
6.2 on BGG (10)

Categories

Fighting
Direct combat between players or factions — tactical battles and confrontation.
Print & Play
Download and print at home — accessible DIY gaming.
Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.
World War I
Set during the First World War — trench warfare, alliances, and historical events.

Since 2001, Hamel 1918 has captivated fans of hexagon grid and secret unit deployment with its medium complexity design.

How It Plays

Hexagon Grid

The board uses hexagons instead of squares — this gives you more directions to move and think about.

Secret Unit Deployment

You place your units face-down so opponents don't know what you've got — the reveal is always exciting.

About This Game

This is a 2 player game on the Battle of Hamel (Monash's Masterpiece) which occurred on the 4th July 1918 and was the shortest successful battle of the First World War. It involved Australian forces employing an integrated combined arms attack planned by Australian General Monash against the Germans. It also marks the first offensive combat operation of US forces on the Western Front.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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♟️Medium board games for 2 players

Play Time

180 min

Complexity

3.0 / 5

Rating

6.2

Year

2001

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