Highway to the Reich: Operation Market-Garden 17-26 September 1944 (1977)

About this game

Highway to the Reich is a tactical company/troop level simulation of the Allied/German combat which took place during the critical ten day period of Operation Market-Garden: September 17-26, 1944. The game simulates the over 35,000 Allies dropped from the skies of Holland to take and hold a crucial stretch of highway with its bridges. Contains four 22" x 34" four color soft maps (in use the maps require 108" x 34"), over 2,000 die-cut counter playing pieces (2400 total on 6 counter sheets), 32 page rule book, various charts and playing aids including German off board movement. Re-implemented by: Highway to the Reich: The Allied Airborne Invasion of Holland, 1944 (Third Edition)

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 5. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 4.4/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.