Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! From Academy Games

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Oct 102012
 

Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear!

$ 80.00

Expected Release Date: Oct 2012

The year is 1941. Germany has defeated Poland, Denmark, Norway, and France with ease. Now the Führer desires more ‘Lebensraum’ and attacks the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941 under the code name Operation Barbarossa. He thinks the Soviets will fold like a house of cards. Their officer cadre had been massacred by Stalin, training was poor, and morale low. The Blitzkrieg catches the Soviets by surprise and they lose over 1.75 million men in the first two months alone. The Germans are unstoppable, their Panzers pushing to the very gates of Moscow. But the winter comes and the Soviets begin to counterattack. THE BEAR AWAKENS! Winner – ‘Origins Historical Boardgame of the Year’ Winner – ‘Charles S Robert Historical Boardgame of the Year’ Winner – ‘James F Dunnigan Design Elegance’ Winner – ‘Genius Award for best Historical Game’ The #1 Rated Wargame Series is finally available again! NEW – 3D map graphics, NEW – Counter Art, NEW – Firefights and Campaign Games! Fun – Quick simultaneous play allows players to interact without waiting. Simple – Teach new players how to play in under 5 minutes. Historically Accurate – Portrays realistic forces and tactics. Counters – Depict individual vehicles, tanks, guns, squads and more. Consistent – Each game in the series uses the same rule system. Awakening the Bear is the perfect introduction to tactical squad level war gaming!

Get this today at Academy Games and  start developing your mind through play

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Naval War of 1812 200th Anniversary LE From Worthington Games

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Oct 082012
 

Naval War of 1812 200th Anniversary LE

$ 75.00

Release Date: Oct 2012

Naval War of 1812 showcases the global commerce war between Great Britain and the young United States.
The goal of the American player is to hunt down British merchant ships while avoiding their warships. The British goal is to seek out the American frigates and merchant ships, while protecting their own. The game includes a hard mounted game board, plastic ships in four colors, and cards for ship maneuver that depict the strategic and tactical capabilities of the era.

Come get this and more Worthington games to relive your favorite historical times and battles 

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