I don't know how I managed to miss this when you uploaded it Rick, just played through the scenario this afternoon and it worked quite well. I'd certainly love to see a 2 player game. There are a few on the net but quite old and not too well explained. I love this game but rarely get to play it. I even have the custom Hellboy set as a faction. I have everything except Hoax.... she's disappeared!
Excellent - great game this one and sad to see it being dropped by Fantasy Flight. The solitaire rules are great for trying out various combinations of troops before you challenge someone to a one on one.
A very well put together video of a great boardgame. Would love to see more Tannhäuser videos and if so, why not a two player game? Capture the Flag, perhaps? Or King of the Hill?
Thanks for the demo, it's very useful. I think that, at the starting, you moved John 1 more space. Also, it cannot use more than 1 command point for any action, including movement, so he must stop in the previous room.
I have always wanted to play this! I was mentally making the comparison between the Tannhäuser universe and the Hellboy one when you flipped open the manual lol
Thanks for doing this one, Ricky! I had traded for this, with all expansions, and I ended up HATING it, but mostly because of the rules. Hopefully this playthrough will help me with the rules and change my mind. I love the theme, and the components are just stellar, but the rules....I've never understood the problem some people have with Fantasy Flight rulebooks until this game hit my table
Ricky Royal Up to you, but a solo play should answer a LOT of questions. And good-ish is...kind. Better than 1st ed maybe, but Fantasy Flight rulebooks tend to get worse the longer they are..Tannhauser Revised rules is how many pages? ;) Granted, it's no Magic Realm (which I *WILL* grok eventually)
Doc Hogan yep, I wrestled with a few rules... the solo rules were not too hot. But I'm happy to tweak a few things to get it working.... butt I know that's going to cut it for a lot of people ! Hope you get something out of it. I realised after editing i didn't take any hits, which I should have done, to show this working.... i'll definitely consider a follow-up.... Good to hear from you .. it's been a while !
I replaced my d4 with a d8 because the four doesn't randomize as well as the double d4. Great tip! I will take your suggestion if I get a copy of this game. Thanks!
For those looking for the equipment cards I created an alternative reference. It's each pack for the character on a 4.25" x 5.5" card. I gave up trying to find the actual equipment cards, much less at a price that isn't sheer piracy.. boardgamegeek.com/files/thing/25261 If you find any errors please PM me via BGG.com
Hi, i vebought everything forthis game cos the theme is so great and rare. It's a feeling of Hellboy and i like that. The only thibg that i don't have are the equipment card...i even ask to ffg for a pod or source ile and the answer was no no...look at ebay and give a arm in order to get them...anyway i lovethe game artwork and theme it's a good game.
theclash24 Hi... don't think so... Tannhauser was a german poet (15th century), made famous by an opera.... but I am not sure of the connection to the game. The game just explains it as a codeword for "operation tannhauser", i guess because of the german location, and him being a legendary person from german history.....
You've caused a flurry of interest in this game Ricky. It's suddenly started disappearing off the shelves and on the BGG!! I can't find a fair priced copy at the moment.
Ricky Royal Yeah, have you heard of this horrible game dead of winter: a crossroads game? I 'd like to buy it to put it in my collection of worst coop board games ever made. Next to Robinson Crusoe, Ghost Stories etc. haha
The title mentions "Eldritch Horror", you also mentioned something about keeping the horror theme, but in the demo there werent any horror/supernatural elements, ancient demons, mystic powers etc., it looked just like a standard wargame. How is this eldritch theme present in the game?
Dariusz Jasinski good question.... there's an ancient crypt...some alien technology...and the Reich team are occultists , so their specials are thing like mind control..... but the Union are just like regular folks. Some of the mercenaries (like that minotaur) are fantastical... but there is no cthulhu madness...
Kevin L. Kitchens Thematically, the game world really is all over the place, with more than a few continuity issues. World War »One» Third Reich Nazis, for instance?
Hi, i vebought everything forthis game cos the theme is so great and rare. It's a feeling of Hellboy and i like that. The only thibg that i don't have are the equipment card...i even ask to ffg for a pod or source ile and the answer was no no...look at ebay and give a arm in order to get them...anyway i lovethe game artwork and theme it's a good game.
This is the best overview of this game over RUclips and I've watched most of them. Thank you for this.
Thank you !
Where can I get the Bleeding is a luxury solo scenario?
I don't know how I managed to miss this when you uploaded it Rick, just played through the scenario this afternoon and it worked quite well. I'd certainly love to see a 2 player game. There are a few on the net but quite old and not too well explained. I love this game but rarely get to play it. I even have the custom Hellboy set as a faction. I have everything except Hoax.... she's disappeared!
Excellent - great game this one and sad to see it being dropped by Fantasy Flight. The solitaire rules are great for trying out various combinations of troops before you challenge someone to a one on one.
I always loved the look of this game - didn't know there was a solo variant - might get it now :)
A little gem in my collection. As a 2-player game that is. ;)
Nice to see it presented by you!
A very well put together video of a great boardgame. Would love to see more Tannhäuser videos and if so, why not a two player game? Capture the Flag, perhaps? Or King of the Hill?
Thanks for the demo, it's very useful. I think that, at the starting, you moved John 1 more space. Also, it cannot use more than 1 command point for any action, including movement, so he must stop in the previous room.
I have always wanted to play this! I was mentally making the comparison between the Tannhäuser
universe and the Hellboy one when you flipped open the manual lol
Thanks for doing this one, Ricky! I had traded for this, with all expansions, and I ended up HATING it, but mostly because of the rules. Hopefully this playthrough will help me with the rules and change my mind. I love the theme, and the components are just stellar, but the rules....I've never understood the problem some people have with Fantasy Flight rulebooks until this game hit my table
no way, the rules are good ! ... well... ish.... kinda.... maybe I should do a 2-player demo as well.... ?
Ricky Royal Up to you, but a solo play should answer a LOT of questions. And good-ish is...kind. Better than 1st ed maybe, but Fantasy Flight rulebooks tend to get worse the longer they are..Tannhauser Revised rules is how many pages? ;) Granted, it's no Magic Realm (which I *WILL* grok eventually)
Doc Hogan yep, I wrestled with a few rules... the solo rules were not too hot. But I'm happy to tweak a few things to get it working.... butt I know that's going to cut it for a lot of people ! Hope you get something out of it. I realised after editing i didn't take any hits, which I should have done, to show this working.... i'll definitely consider a follow-up.... Good to hear from you .. it's been a while !
Ricky Royal It has been a bit. Watching on occasion when I can, but other projects and all. Plus, Hoplo finally showed up :D
How you getting on with Hoplo ?
I replace the health dial with a D4 (1=1st row, 2=2nd etc.).
Nick Hart nice tip :)
I replaced my d4 with a d8 because the four doesn't randomize as well as the double d4.
Great tip! I will take your suggestion if I get a copy of this game. Thanks!
For those looking for the equipment cards I created an alternative reference. It's each pack for the character on a 4.25" x 5.5" card. I gave up trying to find the actual equipment cards, much less at a price that isn't sheer piracy..
boardgamegeek.com/files/thing/25261
If you find any errors please PM me via BGG.com
Looks interesting. Gonna have to investigate more.
Is there any problem using minis from the other faction as guards? Just pimps the game a bit more ;)
Looks a lot like MERCS Recon. Interesting...
Beautiful components ...
Can all of the expansions be played solitaire as well? Trying to determine how big of price tag this is going to be :)
Where are you located, James?
Doc Hogan Texas
Hi, i vebought everything forthis game cos the theme is so great and rare. It's a feeling of Hellboy and i like that. The only thibg that i don't have are the equipment card...i even ask to ffg for a pod or source ile and the answer was no no...look at ebay and give a arm in order to get them...anyway i lovethe game artwork and theme it's a good game.
Is this based on BLADERUNNER speech...the tears in the rain monologue at the end?
theclash24 Hi... don't think so... Tannhauser was a german poet (15th century), made famous by an opera.... but I am not sure of the connection to the game. The game just explains it as a codeword for "operation tannhauser", i guess because of the german location, and him being a legendary person from german history.....
Master Piece of Weird Science Dark Age of WW2 like HELLBOY, CAPTAIN AMERICA and Dust Tactics 😉❤💚❤💚❤💚👍
You've caused a flurry of interest in this game Ricky. It's suddenly started disappearing off the shelves and on the BGG!! I can't find a fair priced copy at the moment.
Andrew Dale i know! I just got a mail telling my amazon order cannot be fulfilled because of demand ... shot myself in foot :(
Such power. :)
Andrew Dale must remember to do a video trashing an out of print game i want to buy ....
Ricky Royal Yeah, have you heard of this horrible game dead of winter: a crossroads game? I 'd like to buy it to put it in my collection of worst coop board games ever made. Next to Robinson Crusoe, Ghost Stories etc. haha
Kazuo Taoka I have my eye on that one, yes.. :)
The title mentions "Eldritch Horror", you also mentioned something about keeping the horror theme, but in the demo there werent any horror/supernatural elements, ancient demons, mystic powers etc., it looked just like a standard wargame. How is this eldritch theme present in the game?
Dariusz Jasinski good question.... there's an ancient crypt...some alien technology...and the Reich team are occultists , so their specials are thing like mind control..... but the Union are just like regular folks. Some of the mercenaries (like that minotaur) are fantastical... but there is no cthulhu madness...
Ricky Royal Happy that the base game keeps the supernatural crap to a minimum. I can play the good guys and just battle evil axis enemies
Kevin L. Kitchens Thematically, the game world really is all over the place, with more than a few continuity issues. World War »One» Third Reich Nazis, for instance?
yes..it's world war .. 1949..? it's like an imagined history...of weirdness
its a very good game!!! better than most
I wish I had this game.
Unfortunately, it is selling for £250.00 plus. Phew !!!!!
Stop spending my money :)
Hi, i vebought everything forthis game cos the theme is so great and rare. It's a feeling of Hellboy and i like that. The only thibg that i don't have are the equipment card...i even ask to ffg for a pod or source ile and the answer was no no...look at ebay and give a arm in order to get them...anyway i lovethe game artwork and theme it's a good game.