Verdun 1916: Steel Inferno*
Set in the year 1916, the game focuses on the intense battles over Verdun using a card-driven, area control system. Players must decide whether to reinforce Verdun or play cards to gain victory points elsewhere, while both sides experience the initiative and the French counterattack is simulated. The game includes an introductory scenario, two short scenarios for quick play, and a campaign that can be completed in one afternoon.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.
- 2 Players
- 60 - 240 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
We like Verdun 1916: Steel Inferno so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 17 in The best games with Wargames with Rules Supporting Only Two Players 🔫👫
- Position 20 in The best "Charles S. Roberts Awards🇺🇸" winners and nominees
- Position 18 in The best games set in Germany 🇩🇪
- Position 30 in The best games which are campaign or battle card driven
- Position 16 in The best World War I games ⚔️
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