NEW RELEASES
- No Peace Without Spain, 2nd Edition (new from Compass Games)
No Peace Without Spain, 2nd Edition is a two-player game featuring updated components and mounted game map that elegantly recreates this epic struggle following the death of King Carlos II of Spain when he died in November 1700 without an heir. The long-standing feud between the Bourbons and Habsburgs erupted once again as both sides pressed their claim to the throne.using a point-to-point map and a deck of cards. [Forum]
- 4 New Mini-Games from Decision Games
- Rifles in the Pacific (new from Tiny Battle Publishing)
Rifles in the Pacific recreates the sweaty-palms action that characterized the Pacific Theater in World War II in a unique single-player format. We have replaced the hex-maps typical of World War II games with three beautiful, yet abstracted maps, representing the Pacific Theater and allowing for endless battlefield customization. [Forum]
- Strategy & Tactics Quarterly #6 – D-Day 75th Anniversary (new from Decision Games)
This 75th Anniversary Edition periodical (non-game item) features the invasion day itself being examined beach-by-beach, unit-by-unit, but always with an eye on the bigger picture. Maps and images support each part of the story. Final chapters cover the ensuing battle for the beachhead and the breakout into central France. A map poster is included depicting the entire invasion on one side and a detailed order of battle for all Allied forces on the reverse. [Forum]
- Horse & Musket Annual #1 (new from Hollandspiele)
The first annual scenario book for Sean Chick's Horse & Musket series brings twenty new battles to your table from throughout the eras covered in the first three volumes. Ownership of all three will enable you to enjoy all twenty scenarios included herein, though some scenarios can be played with only the base game, or only one of the previous expansions. [Forum]
- Folio No. 11 La Grande Armee (new from One Small Step)
La Grande Armee covers Napoleon's 1805 campaign in Germany-Austria, a campaign which culminated in his great victory of Austerlitz over the combined Austro-Russian armies. This new game system by Joseph Miranda recreates the entire Napoleonic campaigns using a small number of pieces, largely corps and armies. Each player has a set of cards which bring in their army's special capabilities as well as random events. The game contains standard rules that apply to all games in the series and special rules that apply specifically to the campaign being explored. [Forum]
- Ivar the Boneless (new from High Flying Dice Games)
Ivar the Boneless: The Northumbrian Blood Eagle Campaign, 866 AD, portrays the Viking invasion of what would be Alfred the Great’s territory ten years before he ascended to the throne and the campaign covered in Alfred the Great volume 1. As with the other games in the series it is as much a strategic as tactical game. While there will be pitched battles both players will have to make decisions as to when and where to fight, and how best to maximize your strengths, whether Viking or Saxon. [Forum]
- Crusade And Revolution, Deluxe Edition (new from Compass Games)
Crusade and Revolution (CaR) pulls together enjoyment, playability and historical simulation. It uses the traditional card-driven system, adapting it to the specific circumstances of the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939. This is a deluxe edition with super-sized, deluxe components throughout that has been garnering high praise. This is a limited print run so quantities are very limited. [Forum]
- 57th Panzer Korps (new from Chris Harding Simulations)
This game was designed by Jim Zoldak and portrays the 57th Panzer Korps attempt to relieve 6th Army, trapped at Stalingrad. Each hex represents 1.2 mile from side to side. Each turn represents 12 hours. Unit counters represent regiments, battalions, or companies. The game lasts for 24 turns starting on Game Turn 1, December 12th, and ending after the Soviet player turn of Game Turn 24, December 24th. [Forum]