Bismarck
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 120 min
- BGG rating: 6.4
About Bismarck
Hunt down and sink the Bismarck. Three levels of play. In the advanced game, you use miniatures rules for the combat. Hidden movement by the use of separate search boards. The original Bismarck game from AH was remarkable for one reason: the ONLY playing piece that the German player had was the Bismarck! A straight forward move-and-search naval game. If the British player finds the Bismarck, a battle ensues. The game is played for points. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins. The game ends when: 1) the Bismarck is sunk, 2) the Bismarck enters Bergen, St. Nazaire, or Ferrol after patrolling, 3) the German gains so many points it is impossible for the British player to win, or 4) time runs out. Avalon Hill Complexity ratings Basic Game - 4 Intermediate Game - 6 Advanced Game - 7 Re-implemented by: Bismarck (Second Edition)
- Released
- 1962
- Designers
- Charles S. Roberts, Thomas N. Shaw
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Bismarck?
Bismarck plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for Bismarck?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Bismarck is best with 2 players (7 votes).
How long does Bismarck take to play?
A game of Bismarck takes 120 min.
What age is Bismarck for?
The recommended minimum age for Bismarck is 12+.
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