# Combat! Volume 2: An Expansion for Combat!

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 9.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 120-360 min
- **Weight**: 4.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Ross Mortell
- **Artists**: Nadir Elfarra
- **Publishers**: Compass Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
If you love realistic battles and want to write your own war story, this expansion will win you over.Engaging narrativeDeep campaignCombat detailsHigh priceRequires base gameHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Combat! 2 is the expansion that brings your combat squad to life, from the Normandy landing to the war’s end. If you already own the base game, dive into six epic chapters: Normandy, Pursuit, Hurtgen Forest, The Bulge, Siegfried Line, and Germany. Each chapter offers missions and patrols with 100 and 10 options, so outcomes hinge on random events, weather, and strategic choices. Players pick their troops, name soldiers, earn experience, and even receive medals. Campaign cards drive the story while a hex grid gives positioning freedom. The expansion adds new weapons (STG44, Thompson, M‑2 HMG), elite units (SS, 3rd squad), and vehicles (PzKpfw IVH, Sherman M4A3). It also introduces fire rules, trained medics, and terrain conditions that alter the battlefield. If you enjoy realistic simulation and want to play solo or with friends, this expansion is a must. The price can be high, but the depth pays off. In short, take your squad to historic battles, earn medals, and write your own war story.

## FAQ
### What is the minimum number of players for Combat! 2?
The game is designed for 1 to 1 player (solo). If you want to play in a group, each player controls a unit of the squad, but the ideal number is 2 to 4 players.

### How long does a typical session last?
Depending on the chapter and campaign, a session can take 120 to 360 minutes. Full campaigns tend to hit the upper end.

### What is the complexity level of the game?
Medium to high. It requires familiarity with the base game, reading campaign cards, and managing units, weather, and logistics.

### What are the additional components of the expansion?
New mission cards, event cards, elite unit tokens, new weapon markers, terrain pieces, and rules for fire and medics.

### Who is the ideal target audience?
History war fans, especially WWII, who enjoy structured campaigns and detailed simulation. Also great for solo players.

### Can the expansion be played without the base game?
No. Combat! 2 requires the base game to work, as it shares rules and components.

### Are there digital versions available?
Yes, there are VASSAL implementations that allow online or computer play.

## Price Comparison
### Best International Offers
- **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 136.91 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=7047003&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com)
  - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/176631/combat-volume-2-an-expansion-for-combat-ingles?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com