Game Info
Year
2017
Players
1
Age
18+
Playtime
240 min
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Description
Solitaire wargame simulating the desperate Allied evacuation from Dunkirk in May-June 1940
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Zilla Blitz Discussion at 7:43 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- grand scale history
- strong Lutman design aesthetics
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- solitaire core with German actions driven by event cards
- World War II, 1940, Dunkirk evacuation
- epic, multi-map map-based combat
Comparison games
- Fields of Fire
- Beer and Pretzels-style wargaming
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- map-driven epic scope — large-scale Dunkirk theater with big maps
- solitaire focus — single-player emphasis with event-driven German responses
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this sounds like a lot of fun
- this is going to be marvelous
- I can't wait to get a group of people over to play the whole Mediterranean theater
- this looks really, really good
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Zilla Blitz Review at 0:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 36226 · mention_pk 108485
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Activation deck provides structured variety across turns and keeps pacing consistent
- Event deck adds narrative depth and replayable variability across plays
- Large, feature-rich map preserves geography and coast while guiding movement
- Comprehensive player aids and marker systems support complex gameplay
- Long solitaire duration encourages strategic planning and experimentation
- Rule approach supports learning-by-playing; modular sections help onboarding
Cons
- Rulebook is lengthy (28 pages) and may intimidate new players
- Graphics are relatively light; could speed learning with additional visual aids
- No official scenarios or optional rules; potential limit on variability beyond events
- Numerous activation types create a learning curve and integration complexity
Thematic elements
- Allied evacuation under German pressure; naval/land coordination, evacuation emphasis
- France, 1940 during the Dunkirk evacuation
- historical operational simulation with a focus on logistics and evacuation
Comparison games
- A Glorious Chance
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Activation Deck — Deck-driven turn order with six activation types determining mini processes; structure for each turn
- combat with dice — Dice-based resolution to determine combat outcomes; naval/ground interactions convolved with time of day
- Combat: Dice — Dice-based resolution to determine combat outcomes; naval/ground interactions convolved with time of day
- Dual-feature map with tracks — Geography-based movement along tracks between areas; German reinforcement and pursuit paths
- Evacuation operations — Mechanics for evacuating troops to England and managing evacuees to ships
- Event and channel decks — Event deck adds variability and narrative; channel attack cards drive Yubot/Eboat/mines and related events
- Events — Event deck adds variability and narrative; channel attack cards drive Yubot/Eboat/mines and related events
- Turn-based day-narrative — Each turn equals one day; game covers 8 days of historical time
- Unit counters and markers — Counters for British brigades and German divisions with depletion/step loss states; markers for mines, floods, and evacuees
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Quotes (from this video)
- Miracle at Dunkirk is a solitire war game playable only as the allies.
- This is a meaty game.
- Solitaire wise, this of course is a 10 out of 10, as it's a fully designed game for solo play.
- I am very much looking forward to getting this one to the table.
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Zilla Blitz Discussion at 18:52 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- heroic rescue operations
- Dunkirk evacuation
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I cannot wait for Pacific Chase.
- This is part of his recon series.
- If SD Histcon is probably two-thirds historical games and maybe one-third other games, Circle DC is probably half and half.
- Thank you to everybody who supports the channel.
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Zilla Blitz Discussion at 9:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- great balance of accuracy and fun
- well-regarded design pedigree
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- campaign solitaire focusing on defensive retreats and evacuation
- Dunkirk evacuation, World War II
- highly playable solitaire campaign
Comparison games
- Rangers at D-Day
- Crowbar
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- campaign solitaire — driven by a campaign structure with focused scenarios
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's the 12th game in the Blind Sword series, which means you have a very mature rule set
- the rules are crystal clear. It's so nice to read a mature rule set that's been around for so long
- this is a ton of fun
- I couldn't be more excited to dig into this one
- easy to learn, hard to master
- this looks like a ton of fun and a fantastic idea
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