Maquis Board Game

Maquis Board Game

by Marian Gablovsky

56 ratings
48 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 2 Mar 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 11, 2016
  • November 6, 2019

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About

A solitaire worker-placement game simulating the French Resistance during WWII. Players deploy agents to complete missions like sabotage and propaganda while evading patrols. Success depends on strategic agent placement and safe extraction.

Solitaire worker-placement gameplay
Variable mission goals
Resistance agent deployment
Evade collaborators and soldiers
9 missions with 6 difficulty levels
Underground resistance simulation
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What's New in Maquis Board Game

1.3

November 6, 2019

Fixed random freezing/hanging during gameplay

User reviews

Great game

This game plays just like the physical version of the game. It has fewer missions available but the varying difficulty level allows you to challenge yourself. I like it better on the iPad than on the phone, but it has a zoom feature when using the phone that helps you get a better look. I still like playing the physical game, but this one is portable and easy to sneak in a quick play without the setup.
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Biased, and too tough to win.

The idea behind this game is great, really great. But for some reason the app handicaps the player every way possible.

You, playing as the Resistance, must go first. Then the patrols are placed. That's not fair, or realistic. In reality, the Resistance would have some idea where the patrols are. At least one patrol should go first.

And town's morale automatically decreases as the game progresses. Even if nothing bad happens! That's just silly. And here's one more thing. The Resistance starts with nothing. Nothing at all. Not with an old shotgun, and not even with a loaf of bread. Again, that's just silly.
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Sooooo GOOD

But… what is the likelihood of an update with new music and full screen support on newer phones. Cause that would be great!

Great solo game

Great solo game very hard to beat. Plenty of reply value.

Digital Version Has Rules WRONG

The digital version is much more difficult than the physical boardgame because it implements Patrol Placement incorrectly.

In the physical boardgame, a patrol unit is placed in one of 3 locations. If the first location has a patrol unit OR a resistance worker, it is placed in the next location listed on the card. If that one is occupied, it then is placed in the last one. ONLY if all 3 spaces are occupied, it then goes through the list again, but instead arrests(removes from the game) a resistance worker if they occupy the space it is supposed to be placed in.

In this digital version, Patrols are instead placed on the first open space OR the first space occupied by a resistance worker. This oversight makes the game much worse than the physical boardgame.

If the devs fix this, my rating would be 4 stars instead.
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FAQ

What is Maquis Board Game?

Maquis is a solitaire board game app that simulates the French Resistance during World War II. Players strategically deploy resistance agents to complete various missions, such as blowing up trains or publishing underground newspapers, while avoiding capture by collaborators and soldiers.

What are the key features of this app?

The app features solitaire worker-placement gameplay with variable mission goals. You can choose from 9 different missions and play across 6 levels of difficulty. The core mechanic involves placing agents to achieve objectives and ensuring they can return to a safe house before being arrested.

How much does Maquis Board Game cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for the full game experience.

What kind of missions can I undertake in the game?

Missions in Maquis involve various acts of resistance against the occupation. These can include objectives like blowing up trains, publishing underground newspapers, and aiding spies. The game offers a range of goals to keep the gameplay dynamic and challenging.

Is this app suitable for beginners?

The app offers 6 levels of difficulty, which can cater to a range of player skill levels. While the core mechanics are worker-placement, the adjustable difficulty allows newer players to learn the game at a more manageable pace before tackling harder challenges.