1914 (1968)

James Dunnigan's second game for Avalon Hill, this covers the opening rounds of WWI on the Western Front.

From "The Avalon Hill General Index and Company History, 1952-1980"

1914 (1968) Discontinued 1973
Freelance design revised by Avalon Hill
Designed by James Dunnigan

1914 was a sales success. Unfortunately, it was a lousy game. The mapboard, though innovative for its day, was an unplayable monstrosity and the rules suffered from being incomplete. Perhaps it was too good a simulation in reflecting the trench warfare of World War One because it sure wasn’t much fun to play. Convinced that it was losing them long range customers, the game was discontinued despite continuing relatively strong sales.

Magazine References:

• Number 56 Nov-Dec '72
  • 1914 - "Let's Play 1914" (Review), Chuck Holland