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I received this game for Christmas and I must admit that I have been impressed with the high quality components and understandable rules. First of all the counters are huge! They are 1 inch counters in heavy thick stock. No need to trim counters as the counters just pop right out and some people are even using the frames to store their counters. The counters are very appealing to the eye and feel great when you are moving them around the board. The map is of high quality and the graphics are outstanding. The hexes are an inch wide. The rulebook and the scenario book come in 12 inch by 12 inch glossy paper which was something I was not used too but the graphics were very good and high quality. The playing cards are just playing cards and you also get 2 dice.
The rules are simple especially to an old ASLer like me. They are laid out in a programmed instruction so that you learn a little at a time. In essence you read a couple of pages of rules and you are ready to play the first scenario. Of course for veteran wargamers, you probably can read the rules through in an hour or so and be ready to play.
The game plays on an Action Point system that incorporates Unit Action Points with Command Action Points. You pick a unit and complete and action such as fire, move, pivot, etc…after you complete that action your opponent completes an action. You continue that until both player pass then the turn is over and you go on to the next turn. The system is set up for both players to be constantly involved about what is going on in the map. Great interaction and simplicity.
I enjoy this game very much and have bought the other two expansions for it. I see a promising future for this game.
Rating:  [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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