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Designers | |
Publisher | Cool Mini Or Not |
Players | 2-5 |
Playtime | 30 mins |
Suggested Age | 14 and up |
Honors |
2017 Kennerspiel des Jahres Recommended 2015 Meeples' Choice Nominee 2015 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Nominee 2015 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game Nominee 2015 Golden Geek Best Card Game Nominee 2015 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork/Presentation Nominee 2015 Cardboard Republic Daredevil Laurel Nominee |
Expansion | The Grizzled: At Your Orders! |
Accessories | Meeple Realty - Grizzled Camp (Compatible with The Grizzled™ and The Grizzled: At Your Order!™) |
Additional Info |
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Translation of the Introduction to the French rulebook:
"2nd August 1914 - In the main square of the village, a group of inseparable friends contemplate, incredulously, a General Mobilisation order, posted on the town hall. For several weeks, reading the news had become very worrying but the brutality of this announcement surprised everyone. Without having the slightest idea of the hell which they were about to be put in, they promised to stay together, to return whatever happened. Unfortunately, the reality that they were about to face would be completely beyond their worst fears.
Like literature and film, gaming is a cultural medium. Undeniably participative. There is no subject that can't be covered. Some are more difficult to cope with than others. Particularly the life of The Hairies (Les Poilus). Guided by the deepest respect we hold for the suffering endured by these men, we have worked hard to design and set this game with this in mind. In this collective madness, we have chosen to put them in front of their concerns, their daily fears.
The only way out for these men was their solidarity, their brotherhood, their ability to help themselves, to rescue one and all. Without ever addressing fighting, Les Poilus offers each player the chance to experience some of the difficulties experienced by the soldiers in the trenches. The atmosphere around the table will often not only be intense but emotional aswell. The path to victory will seem difficult but do not be discouraged. Press forward and experience the Great War!"
[Please note I might have made a few errors, using and editing translation software results]
While in the war you are not given good odds, you and your friends must try and overcome. Quite thematic. If you maybe want more real history get the fancy armistice edition.
I usually don't like "War" theme, but I love this game for the art, how it plays & my kids love it.
Easy to pick up and learn. The art is awesome and the co-op/theme translates well. Definitely a keeper and one we take travelling.
Thankfully, there are ways to mitigate the challenge so the game doesn't become a groundhog-day time loop of watching your friends die over and over again.
Great co-op game - there's an expansion coming soon that I fully intend to buy. The game states 2 to 5 players, but I suggest you avoid playing with five unless everyone is well experienced. The premise is that you're fighting a series of battles - and each player must find the right moment to withdraw to safety, without holding on to too many cards between those battles. If you don't overcome the hurdles expeditiously enough (not a clock, but rather a morale deck that drops based on leftover cards in player hands) you may find the war overtaking you.You can win or lose battles and still go on - but don't lose the war, nor any of your buddies, else the game ends. Good luck. And happy gaming!
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Perfect - Exactly what I was looking for.
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