A very unusual offering from Pepys. They were commisioned by the Observer Corps as an aid to help sevicemen to recognise different aircraft. There were two sets printed, one with 52 cards and a joker with silhouettes of aircraft and the cards marked with R, O, B, G (to stand for Red, Orange, Blue and Green suits). The second set was still 52 cards plus a...
Airfix Battles is an introductory World War II battle wargame that you can play out of the box with die-cut cardboard counters or upgrade with Airfix models of military vehicles. To build an army, you can either draw cards randomly from your Force Deck or select the ones that you wish. You then set up the battle using the step-by-step instructions in the...
From the publisher: Prepare to top up your troops, call in reinforcements and commit your reserves for your favourite Airfix Battles forces, with this brand new set of 24 bonus Force Cards for the Airfix Battles wargame. With a huge variety of British, American and German troops, it features specialists like the Allied Bazooka team, the 6-pounder anti-tank...
Airlift Stalingrad is a solitary wargame that in abstract way represents a failed operation to resupply the encircled 6th German Army and save them from destruction in Stalingrad, during the World War II. In this game, player will have to manage day-to-day airlift operations and also hold the front line against the Soviets, while working toward two...
AirWar 1940 is the latest in our series of fun, fast play air warfare rules that cover the spirit of air combat whilst being a set that would be good for a newcomer to aerial wargaming, or for a more experienced “old hand” who wants a simple yet enjoyable set of rules to introduce new players. After a couple of games reference to the rule book will become...
(From the publisher's website and online rules) Airwar Pacific! is an exciting two player card game recreating the thrilling World War II aerial combat of the Pacific. Defeat your opponent by attacking targets on land, sea, and in the air, while making sure to protect your own resources! Airwar Pacific!’s most important rule is to have fun! Players will...
(From the packaging) Finally, there's a card game for the rest of us. AirWar: Pacific!! For aircraft enthusiasts and armchair generals alike. The 1942 Expansion Deck comes with 18 more powerful cards, such as the deadly Ki-61 Tony and the rugged F4U Corsair, that can help turn the tides of battle. Upgrade your AirWar Pacific! deck with the 1942 Expansion...
Alam Halfa is an operational level simulation of the World War 2 battle between Axis and Allied forces around El Alamein in Egypt, conducted during the period of the 31st August to the 5th September 1942. Axis Field Marshall Erwin Rommel launched his attack against the Allied forces comprising the British 8th Army, in what was to become the last major...
Uses the same game system as Invasion of Italy, Red Parachutes and Red Steel. As far as we know, this is the first detailed treatment of the battles that, at last, stopped Erwin Rommel’s attempts to take the British position in the Nile delta. They also established Bernard Montgomery as the British general finally able to defeat the "Desert Fox." Following...
Each player has 12 runners (infantry) and 4 flyers (planes). The goal is to occupy the enemy camp with 6 runners and all 4 flyers. Enemy pieces are eliminated from the game by enclosing them with ones own pieces. The game is won by occupying the enemy camp or by eliminating 6 enemy runners or 1 flyer. The runners move any number of spaces in any straight...
This is a two player wargame covering the titular invasion. It is a divisional game, according to the rules, and turns are one week each. A map scale is not given. The rules leave a lot of basic movement and combat procedures unspoken (it is stated that familiarity with other games is assumed). Many rules are devoted to the difficulties of moving...