This is a group of scenarios covering hypothetical modern tactical conflicts in Central Europe (focusing on the Warsaw Treaty Organization) using FIREPOWER. It starts with an in-depth review of the history of the conflict and related forces, including tactics, unit composition and equipment lists and then provides the following scenarios: Along the Weser...
"Revolution Against The Revolution" is a group of scenarios covering modern tactical conflicts in the Nicaraguan Contra War using FIREPOWER. It starts with an in-depth review of the history of the conflict and related forces, including tactics, unit composition and equipment lists and then provides the following scenarios: Border Raiders 1980 A Trap for...
This is a group of scenarios covering modern tactical conflicts in South Africa's wars using FIREPOWER. It starts with an in-depth review of the history of the conflict and related forces, including tactics, unit composition and equipment lists and then provides the following scenarios: Operation Zulu 1975 Trouble in Ovamboland 1978 Bushman at War 1979...
This is a group of scenarios covering modern tactical conflicts in the Iran-Iraq War using FIREPOWER. It starts with an in-depth review of the history of the conflict and related forces, including tactics, unit composition and equipment lists and then provides the following scenarios: Korramshahr 1980 Behind Enemy Line 1981 Allah Akbar 1981 Basra Embattled...
The following is a new and truly different scenario for FIREPOWER buffs, designed to be played by five to six players in training for a life in crime. It springs from the twisted mind of that arch desperado, the designer of the game, who nevertheless has a keen eye for fun. The scenario is "The Bank Robbery" and is set in the 1920s/30s world of Eliot Ness...
This is a group of scenarios covering modern tactical operations of the British Special Air Service (SAS) using FIREPOWER. It starts with an in-depth review of the history of the SAS and its operations, including tactics, unit composition and equipment lists and then provides the following scenarios: Edwards Patrol Discovered 1964 Mirbat 1972 Pebble Island...
An article with scenarios intended to bring the 1984 game Firepower up to date with modern tactics and conflicts. It starts with an in-depth review of Firepower's design and then provides the following scenarios: Meeting Engagement - Ukraine 2015 Ambush - Iraq 2004 Urban Combat - Somalia 1993 Urban Combat - Chechnya 1995 Assaults - Afghanistan 2003 Tank...
Firepower is written by three of the greats of the wargaming industry, Alessio Cavatore, Michael and Alan Perry. Its designed as a fast play set of rules for the period of the American Civil War, and gives a flavour of the period without too much depth. This box includes 2 Generals, 145 Infantry, 12 Cavalry, 18 Artillerymen, 4 guns, 1 farmhouse, over 4...
Naval gaming with rules and model ships for the period 1900 to 1945 These rules can be used for any of the popular scales, though most players will prefer the smaller scales for space and cost reasons. For the purpose of this game, scales are divided into two classes; 1/700th and smaller (sub-1/700th). The most popular small scale is 1/3000th. At the end...
Designed to easily control 15-20 capital ships a side (which can be 4-5 squadrons), while concentrating on squadron level tactics, Firepower Pass uses a unique command oriented system that allows units to attack as individual ships (i.e. at a tactical level) yet defend and maneuver in 3D as squadrons. Octagonal 3D movement tiles easily and elegantly depict...
The Battle of Midway was the climactic carrier engagement of the Pacific War. Nerve-wracking and intense, the battle was decided by timing, strategy and good fortune. In the span of only four minutes the war in the Pacific was changed forever. The chance convergence of the Enterprise and Yorktown Strike Groups between 10:22 and 10:26 AM on June 4th led to...
This is an action packed game of starship combat set within the boundaries of the Firestorm Universe. War has erupted in the space surrounding the Terran Worlds and nothing looks set to stop the Invaders. Race after race has been plunged into the abyss of the conflict and no one race has so far been able to stop the invaders. Now the Terran Alliance has...