Tactics II
Tactics II is a wargame designed by Charles S. Roberts and published by the Avalon Hill game company in 1958 and then re-released again in 1961 and 1972. This was the second game produced by Roberts following the success of his first game, Tactics.
Publication history
Tactics II is a revised version of Tactics published by Avalon Hill in 1958, then reissued in 1961 and 1973. In 1972, the game was discontinued due to rising costs, but was redesigned in 1973 with less costly components and used as a loss leader as it was an introductory wargame.[1] In 1983, Avalon Hill released a 25th anniversary edition of the original Tactics, although with a different (new) map.
Gameplay
It is nearly identical to Tactics in all respects, albeit with a slightly revised map and more detailed unit counters.
Reception
In his 1977 book The Comprehensive Guide to Board Wargaming, Nicholas Palmer called Tactics II a "Respectable but dull abstract introductory game [...] readers of this book looking for an easy starting game would probably enjoy a simulation of an actual battle more."[2]
References
- ^ "The General Index and Company History". The General Magazine Index and Company History: 6. 1980. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Palmer, Nicholas (1977). The Comprehensive Guide to Board Wargaming. London: Sphere Books. p. 178.
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