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.CLASH OF STEEL WARGAMER MAGAZINE # 31
3W Game List
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Wargamer Magazine # 31 w/ Clash Of Steel game by 3W 1984
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A strategic sim of the conflict between the Axis and Soviet Union in WWII. Depending on the scenario selected (and there are quite a few), the game can start from as early as May 1941 and end as late as May 1945, with victory decided upon capture of 'Victory Cities'. The game uses a double-blind method of play, with each player having their own map and needing to use "Intel" to discern the approx. strength and disposition of their opponent's forces as the game progresses. Weather, intel, fuel shortages, partisans, amphibious assaults, Juggernaut units, Zhukov and other factors are included. Instructions and special rules are available for solitaire play. Low to medium complexity.

Game components include : 2 Mapsheets, 200 Counters (includes 4 blanks) and Rules.

Two players (can be played solitaire). Ages 12 & up. 3W / World Wide Wargames from 1984 --- Wargamer Magazine # 31.

Design: Lou Coatney, Larry Hoffman & Keith Poulter. Playtesting: Ty Bomba, Wallace Poulter, Keith Poulter, Larry Hoffman & George Paradise. Cover: Jan French Johns. Map: Margaret Bond & Rob Sexton. Counters: Howard Bond. Production: Keith Poulter.