on multiple fronts. That's the first major difference in these two versions." Irsik also preferred the emphasis on diplomacy in the newer game. He thought that the random events thnat occur in the newer game add to its replayability, since no two games will be exactly alike. But Irsik was unsure whether her he preferred the newer game's dice rolling method of combat resolution to the original edition's Combat Resolution Chart, saying "This can create some wild swings of fortune and some players do not care for this system. However, the [Avalon Hill] system is almost exactly the opposite where you pretty much know beforehand what the results are going to be for each combat." He concluded that both games will attract their fans, but he preferred the newer game, saying, "the [Avalon Hill] version is still a good game. In terms of graphics, game design, game systems, etc., it is showing its age, but that should not deter gamers from giving it a try and in fact there is still a sizeable crowd that will only play the AH game. The [Avalanche Press] version, however, is a vast improvement in my opinion on an already proven design." Reviews Moves #50, p28 Awards At Origins 1975, Rise and Decline of the Third Reich won the Charles S. Roberts Award for "Best Professional Game of 1974". In popular culture Roberto Bolaño's novel The Third Reich features a war game champion who specializes in playing Rise and Decline of the Third Reich. See also Advanced Third Reich Empire of the Rising Sun References External links Avalon Hill games Board games introduced in 1974 Don Greenwood games Grand strategy board games Origins Award winners Wargames introduced in 1974 World War II board wargames World conquest board games