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Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games) · 1984

Boots & Saddles: Air Cavalry in the 80's

Rating
6.8 /10
Votes
182
Weight
3.5 /5
Players
2
Time
240–720 min

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Description

Boots & Saddles: Air Cavalry in the 80's, is the second Assault Series Tactical level board-wargame. It could be played as a stand alone game, or in combination with the other games/modules in the series. Boots & Saddles added rules for helicopters and air defense weapons. The game uses 250 meter hexes, 5 minute turns, and platoon/section sized units. "In order to simulate the modern battlefield on a tactical level, a game must cover both hardware and the human element in detail. Assault includes all the latest technology from Chobham armor to Copperhead, as well as simple but realistic command control and morale rules." Game Content: Three countersheets (480 5/8" counters) Two 17 x 22" maps (Assault Series Maps C & D) One 6 page additional rules booklet One 16 page series rulebook Two 4 page scenario booklets One 4 page Briefing Folder Eleven player aid charts One Decimal Dice One Erratas Sheet

Categories
Modern WarfareWargame
Mechanics
Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridLine of SightModular BoardMovement PointsRatio / Combat Results TableScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimulationThree Dimensional Movement
Designers
Frank Chadwick

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