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  1. 11-12-2013 00:26 #1

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    Quick question for you WW1 fans. Has anyone played GMT's board game Bloody April? I've been looking at reviews and trying to work out if its worth parting with £45. I'd probably be playing solo to start. Any experience or input appreciated.

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    There is a link here that may be helpful Andrew.

    http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...pril+boardgame

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    http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...pril+boardgame

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    I read reviews and one AAR of a solo play and IMHO it is more like a prolonged chess game with lots of planning, bookkeeping. Nothing as dynamic and fast like WoG.
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    Quote Originally Posted by irwin6666 View Post
    Hi

    Quick question for you WW1 fans. Has anyone played GMT's board game Bloody April? I've been looking at reviews and trying to work out if its worth parting with £45. I'd probably be playing solo to start. Any experience or input appreciated.

    Cheers

    Andy
    Check out Board Game Geek, there are for 3 reviews of this game at the moment.
    http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardga...r-arras-france
    Just find the "Forums" row and click on the "review" link.
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