Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Player-count sensitive
Deep strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Direct the US 29th Infantry Division in tactical World War II scenarios where command initiative, orders, terrain, and firepower shape every engagement.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Grid Movement
Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Hexagon Grid
Use a hexagonal map where each space connects evenly in six directions.
Simulation
Model a real or imagined system through detailed cause-and-effect rules.
Variable Phase Order
The order of phases changes according to player choices or game state.
Read the full game description
Fighting Formations: US 29th Infantry Division is a stand-alone tactical World War II design in Chad Jensen’s Fighting Formations series. It follows the American division through scenario-driven engagements using platoon-level units, hex-grid movement, command initiative, order selection, and detailed combat resolution. The system’s variable phase order makes tempo as important as firepower: players must decide when to seize initiative, rally, maneuver, or press an attack. Solo support and a substantial scenario set broaden the study beyond head-to-head play.
