--- product_id: 28750756 title: "CPS: Enemy Action, Ardennes, the Battle of the Bulge 1944, Board Game" brand: "compass games" price: "86.14 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/28750756-cps-enemy-action-ardennes-the-battle-of-the-bulge-1944 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Diceless gameplay 2-player option 3 detailed maps CPS: Enemy Action, Ardennes, the Battle of the Bulge 1944, Board Game **Brand:** compass games **Price:** 86.14 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸŽ–οΈ Relive the Battle, Command Your Fate! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CPS: Enemy Action, Ardennes, the Battle of the Bulge 1944, Board Game by compass games - **How much does it cost?** 86.14 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/28750756-cps-enemy-action-ardennes-the-battle-of-the-bulge-1944) ## Best For - compass games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted compass games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Realistic Scale:** Navigate 2.5 miles per hex for an authentic battlefield experience. - β€’ **Rich Components:** Includes 3 countersheets for immersive gameplay. - β€’ **Solo or Duo Play:** Enjoy a thrilling solitaire experience or challenge a friend. - β€’ **Engage in History:** Experience the intense strategy of the Battle of the Bulge. - β€’ **Card-Driven Mechanics:** Dive into a unique diceless system that enhances strategic depth. ## Overview CPS: Enemy Action, Ardennes is a strategic board game that immerses players in the pivotal Battle of the Bulge, allowing for solo or two-player gameplay. Utilizing a unique diceless, card-driven system, players can command either the German or American forces through a critical two-week period in December 1944, featuring detailed maps and counters for an authentic tactical experience. ## Description Enemy Action is a new series of card-driven war games on pivotal military operations and campaigns in the twentieth century. Each game allows for play by two players or one player, playing either side in the conflict. The Enemy Action series features: Two-player competition with low complexity and constant decision points for both sides Solitaire play of either side with systems governing all aspects of enemy command and tactics Card-driven impulse system, with multi-purpose cards played to activate formations, implement command events, or gain tactical advantages in combat Diceless and chartless combat system – players draw combat chits that build a narrative of each combat John Butterfield’s unique card-driven mechanic allows players to use multiple resources in multiple ways but each decision has a consequence, many of which aren’t evident at the time. Resources include units and cards. So two different cards can be used to activate the same unit/s, but each card may have a different secondary use that could include artillery support or even activation of more units (or group of units). Review: A really clever and enjoyable game - I like this game very much. To be accurate, it is actually three games in one as there is a standard player vs player, German solo and Allied solo game included, all complete and each a different gaming experience. The game system takes a bit of getting used to and I would strongly advise that you play the player vs player game first, even if you play as both players against yourself, to understand some of the mechanics. Play the first couple of turns a few times through before diving into the German or Allied solo. The game mechanics are very clever and produce a very enjoyable experience. I am two thirds of the way through the German solo game and the AI game system makes the US a very credible opponent. The game is tense, and the card-driven system works very well to allow the German player a degree of freedom but also restraints so you are always forced to make compromises in your quest to advance. Historically the game seems to play very well. Components are of very good quality and the rules are well-written. I did find that I needed to dedicate the time to read them several times, and the accompanying tactics and event cards, to get the most from the game. It is an effort that I have found very rewarding. Highly recommended! Review: Very realistic simulation. That's good and bad. - For the company which supplied the game, and desertcart's shipping, I have nothing but praise. For the game itself, I have a love/hate relationship! This is a very realistic simulation of the choices, risks, and frustrations of the Battle of the Bulge. That's both a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing in that the card driven game play mechanics and the chit draw system are beautifully done, and someone who appreciates the ironies and struggles of this battle from a historical standpoint simply has to get this game for its solo play, since you are able to play as either side, or engage in a 2 player skirmish. That being said, good luck finding another dedicated soul within 50 miles who will spend the amount of time required to read the *multiple* rulebooks and have the patience to use the player's aids. 2 player games probably won't happen in your lifetime. Accept it. But the solo play is brilliant, if you can understand the way the rules work. Something else to accept is that you will not, strictly speaking, play the game correctly the first time, or two times, and maybe even three, as there's a lot of stuff to remember about how the game's AI makes its decisions for the opposing forces. I love the intricacies of how the Allied player tries to strengthen the bending front lines while my Wermacht bears down with all its might to capture much needed supply points. The bad: this is going to take a while. You need a full day to learn the rules and setup, particularly if you like clipped or rounded corners on the pieces, as you'll be doing that yourself. For the price, this should not have been cheap white core pieces. The "boards", and there are two of them, are huge, and they're not boards...just paper. Sharply creased, fragile paper. The first time I unfolded the German solo map, it already had 'whitespace' areas at the folded corners, where the color had come off in the package. Not a big deal as the areas were so tiny someone else might not have noticed. I immediately purchased a poster frame to put the map in, to preserve it long term, as multiple foldings would have destroyed the map. Again, for the price, this should not have been the case. They could have mounted a board and made a paper overlay for the other map. The last downside is that with the size of this game's footprint, and the time it takes to setup and breakdown, with the intricate steps in every phase of play, you won't be taking it down and putting it back up every time you want to continue your game, and it won't finish in a day...this needs a dedicated table. If you can stomach the inconveniences and the price tag, and you're a history buff, this is a must have just for the uniqueness of the play, particularly as a solo match against the game's wonderful and thoroughly realistic AI. If you aren't a buff who needs a Battle Of the Bulge game or get irritated with big setups, this isn't for you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B011QO90U4 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #830,438 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #20,669 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Compass Games | | Color | Multicolor | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 18 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Strategy | | Grenre | Wargame | | Included Components | Cards | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 9.45 x 11.81 x 3.15 inches | | Item Type Name | board game | | Item Weight | 3.59 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Compass Games | | Manufacturer Part Number | CPS-1018 | | Material Type | Paper | | Model Number | SG_B011QO90U4_US | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Product Style | Classic | | Size | One Size | | Theme | Action | | UPC | 748223524391 780742098472 787551857412 | ## Images ![CPS: Enemy Action, Ardennes, the Battle of the Bulge 1944, Board Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51l2amIsFmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really clever and enjoyable game *by M***E on June 3, 2020* I like this game very much. To be accurate, it is actually three games in one as there is a standard player vs player, German solo and Allied solo game included, all complete and each a different gaming experience. The game system takes a bit of getting used to and I would strongly advise that you play the player vs player game first, even if you play as both players against yourself, to understand some of the mechanics. Play the first couple of turns a few times through before diving into the German or Allied solo. The game mechanics are very clever and produce a very enjoyable experience. I am two thirds of the way through the German solo game and the AI game system makes the US a very credible opponent. The game is tense, and the card-driven system works very well to allow the German player a degree of freedom but also restraints so you are always forced to make compromises in your quest to advance. Historically the game seems to play very well. Components are of very good quality and the rules are well-written. I did find that I needed to dedicate the time to read them several times, and the accompanying tactics and event cards, to get the most from the game. It is an effort that I have found very rewarding. Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very realistic simulation. That's good and bad. *by A***X on November 18, 2022* For the company which supplied the game, and Amazon's shipping, I have nothing but praise. For the game itself, I have a love/hate relationship! This is a very realistic simulation of the choices, risks, and frustrations of the Battle of the Bulge. That's both a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing in that the card driven game play mechanics and the chit draw system are beautifully done, and someone who appreciates the ironies and struggles of this battle from a historical standpoint simply has to get this game for its solo play, since you are able to play as either side, or engage in a 2 player skirmish. That being said, good luck finding another dedicated soul within 50 miles who will spend the amount of time required to read the *multiple* rulebooks and have the patience to use the player's aids. 2 player games probably won't happen in your lifetime. Accept it. But the solo play is brilliant, if you can understand the way the rules work. Something else to accept is that you will not, strictly speaking, play the game correctly the first time, or two times, and maybe even three, as there's a lot of stuff to remember about how the game's AI makes its decisions for the opposing forces. I love the intricacies of how the Allied player tries to strengthen the bending front lines while my Wermacht bears down with all its might to capture much needed supply points. The bad: this is going to take a while. You need a full day to learn the rules and setup, particularly if you like clipped or rounded corners on the pieces, as you'll be doing that yourself. For the price, this should not have been cheap white core pieces. The "boards", and there are two of them, are huge, and they're not boards...just paper. Sharply creased, fragile paper. The first time I unfolded the German solo map, it already had 'whitespace' areas at the folded corners, where the color had come off in the package. Not a big deal as the areas were so tiny someone else might not have noticed. I immediately purchased a poster frame to put the map in, to preserve it long term, as multiple foldings would have destroyed the map. Again, for the price, this should not have been the case. They could have mounted a board and made a paper overlay for the other map. The last downside is that with the size of this game's footprint, and the time it takes to setup and breakdown, with the intricate steps in every phase of play, you won't be taking it down and putting it back up every time you want to continue your game, and it won't finish in a day...this needs a dedicated table. If you can stomach the inconveniences and the price tag, and you're a history buff, this is a must have just for the uniqueness of the play, particularly as a solo match against the game's wonderful and thoroughly realistic AI. If you aren't a buff who needs a Battle Of the Bulge game or get irritated with big setups, this isn't for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Game! *by B***S on September 2, 2016* Excellent Game! I really like this game and the fact that it is 3 games in one is a huge plus. 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