May, 1942. Only five minutes earlier, the Kido Butai launched an overwhelming attack on Pearl Harbor. The Japanese sunk four battleships, damaged four, destroyed 188 aircraft, killed 2000 sailors and a hundred Marines. Not to mention the numerous other ships and aircraft damaged. Since then, the Empire of the Rising Sun has expanded almost without...
The Battle of the Denmark Strait is played for as many turns as it takes one side to win. Each turn is divided into the following four phases: Movement Phase: British first then German. Shooting Phase: German shoots first then British. However shooting are considered to be simultaneous. Damage Control Phase: damage ships attempt to repair. Morale Phase:...
First Edition (1975, Lore / JMJ Enterprises) The contents are: A Plain Manila Envelope with "The Battle of The FIVE Armies" and a drawing of a giant EAGLE with a MOUNTAIN printed upon it. A copyright symbol with "by Larry Smith" and further down is "A LORE Product Div. of JMJ Enterprises" is also printed on the envelope front. The game components consist...
Reprint of the CSR Award Winner: Best Desktop Published Wargame, 2007. The Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, was the epic fight between a massive combined force of Plains Indian tribes and the 7th United States Cavalry under the command of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. The battle was the most famous event in the Indian...
From the publisher's website: "As people think over the actions of Hannibal in the 2nd Punic War, many great battles come to mind…Cannae, Zama, Trebia, Lake Trasimene… Yet, Creasy chose The Metaurus as the decisive battle for the entire war. How can that be? Hannibal was not even there! But his brother was there, in command of an army sent to reinforce...
Game included with The Wargamer Magazine Issue #1 and later republished as a stand-alone. Grand Strategic, low complexity (2 page rules), game of the War of the Ring from the Tolkein book. Apparently unlicensed publication was a hoot to play with the orc hordes rolling out in waves. Needs more beer than pretzels to enjoy, but charming in a 1970's DTP kind...
The Battle at the Wkra River took place in August 1920 during the Polish-Soviet War (1919–20). It was an important part of the Battle of Warsaw, during which Polish forces managed to repulse the Soviet armies marching on Poland's capital. During the Battle at the Wkra River, Władysław Sikorski's Polish 5th Army fought against numerically superior Soviet...
From Khyber Pass Games website George Armstrong Custer and The Battle of the Little Bighorn have long overshadowed the Battle of the Rosebud. Preceding the Little Bighorn by a week, the outcome of this battle directly influenced what happened to Custer and the 7th US Cavalry. General George Crook was given command of the Southern column of the Bighorn...
Battle of the Somme Component Set contains all the components published in the book, but as separate components. Included is 8.5" x 11" map, Reference Card, and all game markers and all counters included in the book, including Advanced counters. In addition, we've included an Advanced Game Rules folder, containing all the rules necessary to play the...
Thermopylae is a print and play solo mini wargame representing stand of Ancient Greek soldiers against Persian invasion. In this game you will take the role of 300 Spartans who took their last stand at Thermopylae Pass to protect retreat of the main body of Greek army. Game can be played by using given board and counters, but if the player wishes, it can...