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Hill's second commercial release, "Tactics II" is a direct descendant of
the original game published by Charles Roberts in the early 1950s (that
game, "Tactics", was re-released with
some changes as part of the Silver Anniversary). You command armor and
other units, with variable weather factors, which are played in a Chess
like manner. You must use strategic planning and tactics in a battle of
red and blue Division and Headquarter units. Although not a re-creation
of any specific battle, this is still an excellent Introductory game. Typical
playing time about two hours.
Game
components include (original version) : Mapboard, 88 Counters, 12 Weather
cards, 2 CRTs (Combat Results Tables), Die, 2 cardboard Counter trays,
Advertising Cover sheet, Instruction Supplement sheet & 32-page Rules
booklet.
 Game
components include (later versions) : Gameboard, 100 Counters (50 blue
& 50 red), Combat Results Calculator, Weather Table, Time Record card,
Reference folder & instruction folder.
Two
players (more w/ Sub-Commanders). Ages 12 & up. Avalon Hill. Originally
published in 1958 and re-published over the years with some changes.
 Additional
info: There were articles on this game in "The General" magazine:
Vol.
1 # 4
Vol.
6 # 1
Vol.
7 # 5
Vol.
9 # 6
Vol.
21 # 6 Amphibious Scenario
An
important note regarding Avalon Hill games
- It was not unusual for Avalon Hill to re-publish most of their games
with 2nd, 3rd or more Editions. Sometimes the game components changed,
sometimes they didn't. If your game components do not correspond exactly
with what is listed, do not despair. You may just have to do a little more
checking to insure its completeness.
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