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Battle of Stalingrad

Once they battled into Stalingrad, the German troops joked that they had "captured the kitchen but were still fighting for the living room." The joke had more than an element of truth. Soviet soldiers in the city said, "there is no land on the other side of the Volga." Stalingrad saw "Advance at all costs!" orders from Hitler run into "Not a step back!" orders from Stalin. And then came the Soviet counteroffensive, when Hitler and Stalin reversed those same orders.But the battle for Stalingrad was only part of the German 1942 campaign, with its multiple priorities. Each player will take the role of the operational theater commander, who has a "boss" looking over your shoulder. Counters represent mostly Soviet armies and German corps. Map scale is 55km to the hex, with 2 turns per month. Now, you can revisit one of the most bitter campaigns of the war, in a challenging game you can play in a single sitting.The game provides historical insights through innovative design. The sequence of play is not the same for each side. And why should it be? The Axis and Soviet armies do not do the same tasks each turn, because their armies operated differently. Side operations in the Caucasus offer additional victory points but will they be worth the cost? The great Soviet counteroffensive has optional start times, with incentives for delay (if the rest of the Soviet front can hold out!)Sudden death victory is possible for both sides, encouraging that extra effort that could win it all... or leave one exposed and exhausted. Which side really "wins" can be in doubt to the very end. As it should be, in a situation like this.

Source: Battle of Stalingrad

Bomber Command

March 1944. More than 700 British bombers are dispatched to the distant city of Nurnberg. As the bomber stream crawls across the German Reich, it is set upon by swarms of nightfighters. Following the bombers' contrails the fighters infiltrate the stream in great numbers and before the moon can set they pick off bomber after bomber. The mauled stream makes a desultory attack on the target city, scattering much of their payload of high explosive and incendiaries harmlessly into the surrounding countryside. Then the raid struggles back towards England while fresh formations of nightfighters snap and bite at the retreating formation. More than ninety bombers fail to make it home safely. Soon afterward, the C-in-C of Bomber Command, Arthur 'Bomber' Harris, calls off the Battle of Britain.Bomber Command is a 2-player game of the night war over the German Reich. It recreates the great Royal Air Force bombing raids against Germany and the bitter defence mounted by the Luftwaffe's nightfighter arm. As the British player you battle past flak and fighters to find the Reich's industrial cities and set them ablaze. As the German player you are engaged in a desperate struggle to stop these 'Terror Fliers'.Bomber Command details the techniques of night fighting, including flak, Himmelbett zones, Wild Boards and Tame Boars. The British Main Force raids may be accompanied by Mosquito bomber diversions, sea mining operations and the decoy aircraft of 100 Group (Bomber Support). A deck of 110 cards is used to resolve the complex interactions of electronic countermeasures, radars and communications, along with other operations such as Mahmoud patrols, Flower raids, and Beleuchter illumination units. A detailed bombing resolution system depicts the challenges of attacking targets at night and the evolution of precision bombing in darkness.There are two scenarios: Berlin covers raiding from the Battle of Hamburg up to the great defeat over Nurnberg. Downfall recreates the period from the Summer of 1944 to the end of the war, during which time the nightfighter arm is in decline. Easy to pick up and fast to play, games can be played in 90 to 150 minutes.Select your traget, form up your bomber stream and aim it for the heart of Hitler's Reich. Tonight Germany will reap the whirlwind.
Contents:
One 8.5 x 11 inch Play Aid Card (2-sided)
One 8.5 x 11 inch Bombing Card (2-sided)
One 8.5 x 11 inch Planning Map (2-sided)
One sheet of 5 1/8 inch counters & markers
One sheet of 1/2 inch counters & markers
Four 8.5 x 11 inch City Map sheets
One deck of 55 British cards
One deck of 55 German cards
Two six-sided diceOne Rule Book
One Play BookTwo 22 x 34 inch maps

Source: Bomber Command

Moral Conflict 1940

FIRST the military war of great land, sea and air battles.SECOND the economic crisis, struggle for economic growth and access to critical oil and iron ore resources. The price of military war is clearly seen and the player who amasses much wealth can win even without fighting.THIRD the diplomatic pressure to coerce neutral nations into trade or the conflict. The excitement of winning a major ally such as the Soviet Union and the pain if they change sides.FOURTH the race to develop new war or economic technologies, such as jet aircraft, radar, rocketry or more efficient manufacturing, through prefabrication and standardisation.FIFTH the moral decisions which shaped each nation's conduct. Seizing power through violence and treachery is contrasted with close co-operation, trust, sharing and self sacrifice in the search for peace.REALITY CHANGE There are great possibilities to learn, develop character and skills, which also have everyday personal impact. Teamwork, strategy, diplomacy, negotiation and planning are practiced, while continually taking the moral issues into account.An extra guide book, with historical background, teaches strategy in five dimensions and how to master each dimension and how to master each dimension to win the game and in real life.

This box includes:
More than 700 playing pieces, made from high quality coloured glass, wood, marble and plastic.
1 black plastic container with 16 compartments, used to store the playing pieces.
14 laminated tables
6 non-permanent pens, used to write on the tables
8 Chessex 12 sided dice
Beginners' & advanced rule books plus the Moral Conflict Experience guide book

Source: Moral Conflict 1940

Last Will

In Victorian England, the profits of the Industrial Revolution have given rise to a wealthy upper class of English ladies and gentlemen. Sadly, you are not among them. But you do have a rich uncle, recently departed, who decided on his death bed to leave all his money to the relative who will enjoy it the most. To find out who that is, you and your cousins will each be given a substantial sum of money. Whoever can spend it the fastest will inherit all your uncle's wealth.Last Will is a race to bankruptcy. In each round, you choose a plan for the day, which determines how many options you will have available and how much time you will have for them. If you don't give yourself enough options, you might find yourself with nothing left to do after attending the theatre. If you don't set aside enough time, you might have to forgo dinner prepared by London's most famous chef or a carriage ride with a charming guest. And don't neglect your property investments. Or rather, do neglect them: Once your properties depreciate, you can sell them for a pittance, bringing you that much closer to bankruptcy. The upper class lifestyle provides you many opportunities to spend your uncle's money. Just be sure to spend it fast.

Your Uncle left you:
3 double-sided game boards
5 player boards
12 player board extensions
4 property market modifier tokens
31 Event cards
39 Expenses & Helpers cards
24 Properties cards
20 Companion cards
17 Special cards
7 "Last Will" cards
2 Companion wild cards
10 wooden errand boy figures (2 in each of 5 colours)
1 wooden Round counter
1 wooden starting player marker
30 wooden companion tokens in 4 colours
12 wooden property value markers
55 money tokens

Source: Last Will

Star Trek Expeditions Expansion

The conflict on Nibia rages on, and it is up to you, the crew of the Enterprise to deliver the planet to the Federation. This Star Trek Expeditions Expansion comes with three all new crew members to play as: Scotty, Sulu, and Chekov! Each new figure comes with their own set of powers and skills to open up new strategies when forming your away team. With the addition of the new crew members, you can now play with up to 5 players at once.Ready your phasers, and prepare to beam down for even more adventure.

Contents:
3 highly-detailed, painted Heroclix miniatures
3 Character Cards

Source: Star Trek Expeditions Expansion

Sea of Dragons

A Module for Harpoon 4 Modern Tactical Naval Rules System.Sea of Dragons concerns conflicts among 16 nations of the Pacific Rim, all of whom have their own agenda and means to try to advance it. The scenario book includes a brief introduction to the political and economic aspirations of the potential belligerents, and is followed by a discussion of their capabilities and military plans for the immediate future. There are 4 scenario sets containing a total of 26 engagements, many of which are suitable for solitaire play. The scenarios can be played individually or as part of a mini-campaign. And just in case 26 scenarios are not enough, a scenario for the hotly contested Spratly Islands is also included.The fleet and air force lists contain all the platforms currently in service plus those expected to come on line over the next few years. Rounding things out is an extensive bibliography and reference section and errata for Harpoon 4 rules and data annex.The Data Annex contains almost every platform available since 1980 - as well as quite a few older ones that are now out of service. The vast majority of the data on the weapons and sensors are new and have previously not been listed in Harpoon 4. This wealth of information will allow the modern naval enthusiast to explore various combinations of systems, much as the nations involved do when preparing threat analysis. Short of actually being on the bridge or in the cockpit. There is no better simulation.

Source: Sea of Dragons

The Castles of Burgundy

15th century princes from the Loire Valley devote their efforts to strategic trading and building in order to bring their estates prosperity and prominence throughout Burgundy.

Source: The Castles of Burgundy

Kingdom Builder: Nomads Expansion 1

Kingdom Builder expansion 1: Only playable with the basic Kingdom Builder game. Includes 40 settlements for the 5th player. The nomads are roaming the kingdom and bring along their special skills. Four new terrain types with attractive locations allow an even more variable setup. A new type of Kingdom Builder card enables the players to gain gold even during the course of the game and thus increases the interaction.

Source: Kingdom Builder: Nomads Expansion 1

Kairo

The bazaar in Cairo is bustling already early in the morning. Carpets, precious oils and exquisite spice are waiting for their customers. But only a large booth will attract their attention. Being traders, 2-4 players expand their market stalls to lure rich clientele.Sometimes a market barker will be of good help, because the competitors are not idle and the customers don't like to walk long distances.

Contents:
1 Game Board6 wooden customers
33 stall cards
7 market barker cards
24 Main stalls
36 Expansions
12 Medals
90 coins
6 money trays
4 screens
4 wooden scoring markers
1 Rulebook

Source: Kairo

Lancaster: First Expanstion

New Laws - that is what the Country needs! Now there are 18 new Laws for the layers to vote on.

Source: Lancaster: First Expanstion

Steam: Rails to Riches Map Expansion #2

3 maps included:
China: A Expansion for 2-4 Players. Unite the Country on the Floodplains.
California 2090: A Expansion for 3 Players. Gain Prestige but prepare for Disaster.
Great Britain: An Expansion for 3-4 Players. Progress from Canals to Rails.
Also Included: An Exclusive Steam Tile Sheet.

Source: Steam: Rails to Riches Map Expansion #2

Zombie Dice 2: Double Feature

Three new ways to play Zombie Dice!Big Summer Action Movie: Here come the Heroes! The Hunk has a double-shotgun icon, but if you eat his brain, you score double. The Hottie has two shotguns and three feet icons, making her fast AND dangerous.Santa Claus Meets the Zombies: Santa Claus is coming to town, with three special gift icons - a helmet, an energy drink, and a double brain! Or, of course, you could eat Santa's brain. It's a very merry undead Christmas!

The Direct-to-Video Sequel: Use all three new dice and watch Santa rescue the Heroes!
These are expansions for Zombie Dice. They are not stand-alone games.

Source: Zombie Dice 2: Double Feature

Jask

Jask is the dynamic, fun-filled fast-moving board game combining words and knowledge with strategy. The ultimate quiz!Great for schools, pubs, quizzes, families and friends. Educational... Entertaining... Stimulates the mind. Two levels of scoring to accommodate different ages and abilities.Are you game to battle on the Jask board?

Contents:
64 Question Cards
Game Board
32 CountersTimer
4 Pads
4 Pencils
Rules

Source: Jask

Trajan

110 AD - the Roman Empire is at the height of its power under Emperor "optimus princeps" Trajan. The borders are secure and the focus turns to the interior of the empire - Rome. Seize the opportunity and gain power! By choosing the best tactics you can outmanoeuvre your opponents and eventually achieve victory.

Contains:
1 gameboard
4 player mats
214 counters
125 coloured wooden pieces
60 cards
1 cotton bag
1 set of rules

Source: Trajan

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Against the Odds: Boudicca: The Warrior Queen

In the days of Roman Britain, in the 1st Century AD, there lived a warrior queen by the name of Boudicca. Flame-haired and proud, she ruled the Iceni, in a time when Rome wanted to rule all.Boudicca, Boudica, Bunduca, Voadicia, Boadicia, Boudiga, are just some of the ways historians have spelled her name, which probably comes from a Celtic word meaning Victory.Regardless of how the name is spelled, she meant Trouble for the Roman occupation of Britain. Her famous revolt succeeded in burning three major towns and slaughtering tens of thousands of Roman citizens and allies, causing Emperor Nero to seriously consider whether this distant land was worth the cost to stay. Governor GS Paulinus' remarkable victory reaffirmed Roman domination. They would remain in Britain for over 300 more years.But it might have been different. Can you as the leader of a varied cluster of independent Celtic tribes cause enough trouble and loss to make the Romans leave your island? Can you as the commander of scattered Roman troops snuff out the rebellion more effectively than Paulinus? Will London burn or be saved? These are your challenges in Boudicca: The Warrior Queen.

Source: Against the Odds: Boudicca: The Warrior Queen

Battles of 1866: Frontier Battles

Clash of the Teutons - In the summer of 1866, Prussian armies invaded the Austrian Empire to carry out Chancellor Otto von Bismark's policy of "Blood and Iron." The scattered corps of Austria's North Army met them as they exited the mountain passes, and in a series of hard-fought battles the Prussians drove the Austrians back using superior organization and the firepower of the "needle gun."The game includes the following battles:Trautenau, 27 June 1866. "A slap that rocked the whole Prussian Army," according to Otto von Bismarck. The Austrian X Corps of Leopold von Gablenz defeats Eduard von Bonin's Prussian I Corps.Nachod, 27 June 1866. A bloody fight between Wilhelm von Ramming's Austrian VI Corps and Karl von Steinmetz's Prussian V Corps leads to a narrow Prussian victory.Skalitz, 28 June 1866. Steinmetz's troops defeat their second Austrian corps in as many days, driving back Archduke Leopold's VIII Corps.Soor, 28 June 1866. Gablenz has much less luck against the Prussian Guard when poor communications ruin another flank attack.Gitschin, 29 June 1866. Crown Prince Albert of Saxony leads his army and the Austrian I Corps against the Prussian First Army.

Source: Battles of 1866: Frontier Battles

War of the States: Chickamauga and Chattanooga

In the fall of 1863 the Union armies moved south against Atlanta. The Confederates stopped their advance at Chickamauga Creek in north Georgia, then besieged the Union supply centre of Chattanooga, Tennessee. But in the "Battle Above the Clouds," the Yankees broke the blockade. This game includes both of these battles plus a combined campaign game.War of the States/War of the Empires is a series of games re-creating the massive clashes of the mid-1800's in Europe and America. Easy to play, tough to master, the games show the sweep of battle in breathtaking miniatures fashion. Command the infantry, cavalry and artillery of the Union and Confederacy, and change the face of history!

Source: War of the States: Chickamauga and Chattanooga

Fits

Can you skilfully fill in your playing board so that all the differently shaped tiles fit perfectly without leaving any spaces? If a piece doesn't fit precisely, slot it in the best you can because the game's not over yet. The next tile may fit better than the last and make you the winner.FITS is a lot of fast-paced fun with just a few easy rules for non-stop entertainment.
Contents:
64 Tiles
8 game boards
4 ramps
4 transparent covers
4 starting cards
16 building cards

Source: Fits

Wings of Glory WW2 Starter Set

Wings of Glory is a game system that allows players to recreate aerial combat during World Wars I and II, using cards and miniatures to represent the airplanes and their maneuvers.In Wings of Glory, players will control one or more airplanes, taking to the skies to engage their opponents in aerial duels, or trying to accomplish a specific mission, such as recon, escort, or bombing.Wings of Glory is fast-playing and easy to learn. This WW2 Wings of Glory Starter Set is a complete game that includes everything you need to start playing the WW2 version of the system.

Four airplanes of different nationalities are included: a P-40 Warhawk, a Yakovlev Yak-1, a Kawasaki Ki-61 and a Reggiane Re.2001. Also included is a full colour rulebook, a full assortment of counters, rules, and airplane console boards to start playing out of the box in mere minutes.

Source: Wings of Glory WW2 Starter Set

Banditos

In late 1982, the Mexican government responded to their country's financial crisis by centralizing their banks and devaluing the Peso, creating the Neuvo Peso in the process. (This much is a least true).And now for game world...The Mexican people responded poorly to these changes, resulting in apathetic security and creative accounting at the new Banco de Mexico. Once news of this spread to the U.S., some of the alternatively principled people in the Land of Opportunity looked south of the border for the ventures.

Contents:
250 Cards
1 Game Board
12 Wooden Tokens
1 12-Sided Die
40 Heat Tokens
Rules

Source: Banditos

Great War at Sea: Dutch East Indies

For hundreds of years, the Dutch maintained dominion over a vast empire of overseas possessions. By the early 1900s, one of significant import remained: The East Indies. Fears of Japanese aggression led the Dutch to consider a vastly expanded Koninklijke Marine with modern dreadnoughts to defend their prize.Dutch East Indies is a supplement for the Great War at Sea series, focusing on battles that could have and in some cases did take place in and around these islands over the period 1914-1917. There are 35 scenarios, or separate game situations, plus a campaign game exploring a 1916-1917 Japanese invasion of the East Indies.This supplement contains no playing pieces or maps; ownership of Pacific Crossroads, Jutland, Cruiser Warfare and the operational maps from Strike South (from the Second World War at Sea series) is required to play the majority of the battle and operational scenarios, while Mediterranean and Dreadnoughts are needed to enjoy them all.
Source: Great War at Sea: Dutch East Indies