Drachen: Reconnaissance at Verdun, 1916

Drachen—Reconnaissance at Verdun, 1916 is Volume II in Volko’s Recon series that began with Coast Watchers. Similar use of hidden position blocks and chit pull maximize secrecy. Over 2 to 4 turns, you can play out the reconnaissance struggle ahead of each historical offensive within this iconic trench battle. Drachen offers 8 main scenarios and a solo learning situation spanning German and French offensives within the titanic 10-month Battle of Verdun. Asset cards add to the character of each stage of the battle and illustrate each side’s innovations in reconnaissance, aerial warfare, firepower, and protection. The game pits 2 players in a contest of planning, detection, and deception. It will also include instructions for solitaire play. —description from the publisher