Bastogne: Screaming Eagles Under Siege 18-27 Dec '44
Multi-Man Publishing · Board game · 2009
2 · best 2
240–360 min
Weight 2.6/5
Buy · from US$ 25.95
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7.4
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
For fans of historical wargames with military drama, Bastogne delivers a masterclass in hex-based strategy. Holding the city has never felt this tense!
Highlights
- Deep yet approachable simulation
- Multiple scenarios for replayability
- Authentic historical tension
Keep in mind
- Long playtime (4+ hours)
- Best with two players
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Bastogne: Screaming Eagles Under Siege is a wargame that throws you into the historic siege of Bastogne during World War II. You're not just playing a battle—you're living the tension of ten crucial days where the Allies held against all odds. The game focuses on the defensive perimeter around the town, with detailed hex maps and units representing companies and battalions. Each turn equals a day, and your decisions can alter history. With three scenarios—from a quick intro to a full campaign—and special rules for road marches, barrages, and airstrikes, Bastogne offers deep yet accessible strategic gameplay. Easy to learn but packed with layers of strategy and unexpected twists, this is your chance to command troops and rewrite the Battle of the Bulge!
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Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
In English
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Bastogne: Screaming Eagles Under Siege. Late Night Play Through of The Battle for Noville. Introduction & Setup.
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Bastogne: Screaming Eagles Under Siege. Late Night Play Through of The Battle for Noville. US Turn 1 to End of Game
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Bastogne: Screaming Eagles Under Siege. Late Night Play Through of The Battle for Noville. German turn 1.
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How to set up the first (tutorial) scenario
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Reading the game-specific rules
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How I organized the counters into baggies
Best player count
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2
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Multi-Man Publishing
Designer
Dean Essig
Artist
Dean Essig, Nicolás Eskubi
Community
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1,181owners
185wishlist
45want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a game take?
Depends on the scenario: full campaign can take 6 hours, but smaller scenarios run 2-3 hours.
Do I need to be a wargame expert?
Nope! Bastogne has streamlined rules for the series, great for hex-based beginners.
Player count?
Only 2 (or 1 solo). One commands the Allies, the other the Germans.
VASSAL support?
Yes! You can play digitally via the official VASSAL module.
What’s the difference between scenarios?
Intro covers Noville (2 turns), medium covers Longvilly (4 turns), and the main game spans the full siege (10 turns).
Do I need history knowledge?
Not required, but it helps immersion. The manual includes a cool historical summary!
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