Ardennes 44 4th Edition Upgrade Kit (Exp.) (engl.)

Beschreibung

Ardennes 44 4th Edition Upgrade Kit ist ein Kennerspiel. Dieses Erweiterungsset aktualisiert das Spiel Ardennes ’44 auf die 4. Edition und erfordert das Grundspiel der 3. Edition. Es bietet Regelklarstellungen und Anpassungen, die das strategische Spielgefühl vertiefen und die taktischen Möglichkeiten erweitern.

This update kit is designed for players who want to upgrade their existing Ardennes ’44 game to the 4th Edition. It is not a standalone game; ownership of the 3rd Edition map and counters is required to play. The 4th Edition includes a number of clarifications and rule changes, such as:

• 12.2: Units using Strategic Movement cannot enter vacant but enemy-controlled Town or City hexes (23.3.4).
• 13.3: Artillery Reinforcements now arrive on their Ready side.
• 16.4.2: Three-step units are placed in the Remnant Display instead of the Eliminated Box.
• 22.6: Army/Corps Identification may be ignored for Artillery Defensive Support.
• 23.3.4: Definition of hex control.
• 25.2.3: Clarification on how an eliminated three-step unit returns to play.
• 27.3.1: Movement restrictions on British units changed to allow entry into two Liège hexes.
• 27.3.2: Earlier release of the British 29th Armoured Brigade and 4 AGRA.
• 27.3.5: Many British units must move to the Antwerp Box on Turn 24.
• 28.2: Clear Weather extended through Turns 23 and 24.
• 32.3: Fuel dump markers removed on Turn 7 instead of Turn 6.
• 35: Added optional rule for Meuse River Bridges; deleted Operation Bodenplatte optional rule.
• 37: A new victory condition based on Supply Destruction introduced.

Counter changes include:

• Adjusted arrival turns for several units.
• SS units changed from dark gray to black.
• The 1SS/2 regiment split into battalions; Kampfgruppe Peiper composition revised.
• 18th Volksgrenadier Flak replaced by Rennhack.
• Added the German 89th Infantry Division’s fusilier battalion.
• Removed German 15 PG recon and 521 PzJ units due to historical accuracy.
• 3 FJ/8 reduced to reflect a missing battalion.
• Corrected bicycle battalions on Führer Begleit and Führer Grenadier panzergrenadier regiments.
• Deleted US 3 Arm/643 TD (towed guns) and British 6/3 Parachute Brigade (late arrival).
• Completed US 9th Infantry Division and added US 83rd Infantry Division.
• Changed combat strength of 4th Armored Division.

Map, chart, and table updates include:

• Order of Appearance cards now include starting units.
• Turn Record Track corrected for typos and enhanced with more game information.
• No map changes beyond naming corrections for towns in hexes 1433 (Tinlot) and 1435 (Villers-le-Temple); the map is not included in this update kit.
• Minor typo corrections on the Player Aid Card, which is not part of this kit but available for free download at GMTGames.com.

This update kit ensures your Ardennes ’44 gameplay reflects the latest refinements and historical adjustments of the 4th Edition.

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