# Wargame: France 1940 — Hex and counter

> Hex and counter wargame simulating the 1940 Fall of France campaign. (iPhone/iPad app by David Kershaw.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wargame-france-1940/id790209483 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Kershaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/689544911)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.74/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wargame-france-1940/id790209483/reviews.md

## What is Wargame?

A classic hex and counter wargame, simulating the 1940 campaign in the West - the famous Fall of France, along with Belgium and Holland.

The game is big, with over 300 units, mostly divisions, representing Germany, Holland, Belgium, Britain, France, and even Poland. There are infantry, fortresses, tanks (Panzers), parachutists, and more.

There are 4 options (plus a random choice) for the French player (either human or AI):
1. Dyle plan - the default (and historical) option, with the best allied armies poised to march through Belgium to counter the expected German attack.
2. Escaut plan - same deployment as Dyle, only differs for the AI player, as this was a more cautious, limited advance into Belgium.
3. No B.E.F. - hypothetical scenario where Britain is neutral.
4. Reserves - the French 7th army was originally meant to be a strategic reserve, instead of the extreme left of the Allied line. This option puts it in reserve near Paris.

The German player has 5 options (plus the random one), again either human or AI:
1. Manstein plan - the default option is the famous historical sickle cut through the Ardennes.
2. Hadler plan - Original plan was a variant on the old Schlieffen plan only on a broad front in Belgium and Holland.
3. Belgium plan - This was a concentrated thrust through Belgium, which would have met the Dyle plan head on.
4. Compromise - Hitler proposed a compromise plan, which had a secondary thrust through the Ardennes, with the main effort in Belgium.
5. A Strasburg hypothetical plan puts Panzergruppe Kleist, backed up by 7th Army reinforced with 3 infantry corps attacking South of Strasburg through the Maginot line!

Before you purchase this game, please try out the free game "Wargame: Poland 1939", to ensure your device works for these kind of games.

## Key features

- Hex and counter wargame simulation
- 1940 Western Front campaign
- Over 300 units (divisions, infantry, tanks)
- Multiple strategic options for both sides
- Human vs. AI gameplay
- Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wargame-france-1940/id790209483/reviews.md

### 5/5 — AMAZINGING!

*2020-01-28, version 16*

Great game with lots of replay ability. Very few bugs and never crashes. Although my one complaint is that supply is odd and I do not understand it so I have units that are doing just fine that are out of supply so they cannot attack. Overall a great game that is worth the money. Cannot wait for more games by this developer.

### 1/5 — Unplayable!!!! On iPad

*2019-08-28, version 16*

I am an Avalon Hill fanatic, so I had great hopes for this game. However, I’ll never find out. From the minute I loaded it I suspected I was in trouble - NO LANDSCAPE MODE! Making it impossible to view enough of the map without getting a magnifying glass.  Tabs at bottom were unreadable and thus useless.  Do not buy!!!

### 1/5 — Can’t play it!

*2018-11-29, version 16*

Words are too small to read on both iPad and iPhone.  Can’t play the game.

### 5/5 — Strategic and historical

*2017-11-13, version 16*

Must buy for military history buffs. This game is huge and has tons of combinations of setups so you can play it over and over. There menu options are very basic and the graphics are low quality but I’ve never had any technical issues.

### 1/5 — Freezes at resolution screen

*2017-07-10, version 15*

This app freezes at the resolution screen and then reboots the iPad. Wargame Poland works well. This needs to be fixed.

### 5/5 — Great Wargame

*2016-01-06, version 15*

Won the battle of Sedan with French armor; stopped the fall of France; saved the Belgians with the British Expenitionary; Dutch surrendered too early.  Now I will try the other historically accurate offense and defense plans... Maybe even randomize them for fun. 

One problem: save a lot because it crashes.

### 2/5 — Crashes always

*2015-09-20, version 15*

Goes about half a turn and crashes. Tried to save often but got to be too much of a hassle. Interesting game wished it worked. iPad Air.

### 4/5 — Good Military Board Game

*2015-07-17, version 15*

A very playable implementation of an Avalon Hill or older SPI style board game.  AI is a reasonably competent opponent.  I've had no technical challenges (bugs, etc.) with this game.  A little more information for the player (detailed post-battle and turn stats) would be helpful, particularly after the opposing player's turn.

### 4/5 — Great Game!

*2015-05-08, version 15*

Plays like the Avalon Hill board games from the seventies and the SSI computer games from the 80's.  I'll buy every WWII game that is created.  Needs some background music and a little better view into the AI's turn.

### 5/5 — Definitely worth buying!

*2014-09-02, version 15*

The free games were excellent but the scope and replayability for this one make it completely worth the purchase price. I'm a huge fan of all of the games from this developer and have bought them all.

## Frequently asked questions about Wargame

### What is Wargame: France 1940 about?

Wargame: France 1940 is a classic hex and counter wargame that simulates the 1940 campaign in the West, specifically the Fall of France, Belgium, and Holland. It features over 300 units and multiple strategic options for both the German and Allied players.

### What historical scenarios does Wargame: France 1940 offer?

The game offers several historical and hypothetical scenarios. For the French player, options include the Dyle plan, Escaut plan, No B.E.F., and Reserves. The German player can choose from the Manstein plan, Hadler plan, Belgium plan, Compromise plan, and a Strasburg hypothetical plan.

### Can I play Wargame: France 1940 offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities. However, as a single-player wargame with AI options, it is likely playable without an internet connection.

### What devices does Wargame: France 1940 support?

Wargame: France 1940 is supported on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch devices. It was released on January 8, 2014, and last updated on September 26, 2017.

### What is the price of Wargame: France 1940?

Wargame: France 1940 is a paid application priced at $2.99. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### How many units are in Wargame: France 1940?

The game features a large scale with over 300 units, primarily divisions, representing Germany, Holland, Belgium, Britain, France, and Poland. These units include infantry, fortresses, tanks, and parachutists.

### Is Wargame: France 1940 suitable for children?

Wargame: France 1940 has an age rating of 4+. However, given the complex nature of wargames and historical simulation, it is best suited for players who can understand and engage with strategic gameplay.

### How can I try Wargame: France 1940 before buying?

The developer recommends trying the free game "Wargame: Poland 1939" to ensure your device is compatible with this type of game before purchasing Wargame: France 1940.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 16 — 2017-09-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for iOS11

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