Ambush!

Ambush!

  • Players: 1 player
  • Play time: 180–240 min
  • BGG rating: 7.5

About Ambush!

from the back of the box: Ambush! is the solitaire wargame of combat, adventure, and heroism in World War Two France. Using a ground-breaking development of the programmed paragraph solitaire system, Ambush! gives the player control of an American squad, faced with a variety of missions against an ever-changing, hidden German foe. The variable events, innumerable tactical options, and wealth of unexpected occurrences make Ambush! a solitaire gaming experience unlike any that has gone before. The easily learned rules are specially designed to get the player into the action within minutes. The player selects and arms his squad, providing each soldier with command and initiative ratings, perception, weapons skill, driving skill, and movement capability. After selecting one of the eight missions provided, the player sends his squad into a mission map to conduct operations called for in the mission. Soldiers move freely, as far as the player wishes, checking for events each time they move...until the sequenced action rounds are triggered by the whine of German bullets!

Released
1983
Designers
John H. Butterfield, Eric Lee Smith
Age
12+
Best with
1 player (BGG community)

Rules and prices

Eko hasn't read this one yet

We don't have the Ambush! rulebook. Upload it in the Archive and Eko will answer rules questions from it, with the page each answer came from.

Upload the rulebook

Ambush! FAQ

How many players can play Ambush!?

Ambush! plays with 1 player.

What is the best player count for Ambush!?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Ambush! is best with 1 player (78 votes).

How long does Ambush! take to play?

A game of Ambush! takes 180–240 min.

What age is Ambush! for?

The recommended minimum age for Ambush! is 12+.

Ambush! expansions

Playing Ambush!? Track it in Meepzy

Track your plays and scores, see your stats and ask Eko rules questions at the table. Free on iOS and Android.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play