Suggestions for a solo / solitaire "tangible" (non computer) war game?

[Hellen_slith]

Thanks for the added links! Yes, I have WiF computer version but it is just too complicated for me...I never could understand the convoys and moving production points. Maybe the board version would suit me better, but that one is a bit too much for me. Am actually playing Bob Cross's Campaign North Africa (based on the old SPI monster) via TOAWIV, we're on move 150 I think, pretty fun. But seeking out a tangible. Ok well thanks again!~

[ncc1701e]

ORIGINAL: demyansk
Try one of the COIN games from GMT.

Good point here:
https://www.gmtgames.com/c-48-solitaire-games.aspx

Look at:
- A Distant Plain,
- Colonial Twilight: The French-Algerian War, 1954-62
- Labyrinth

[Hellen_slith]

ORIGINAL: ncc1701e

Second printing of "Unconditional Surrender! WWII in Europe" for me plus I have bought the mounted maps. I never had time to play it... [;)]

If you ever think of parting w/ that, I would be very interested at a reasonable price.

It will find a good home!

[ncc1701e]

ORIGINAL: Hellen_slith

ORIGINAL: ncc1701e

Second printing of "Unconditional Surrender! WWII in Europe" for me plus I have bought the mounted maps. I never had time to play it... [;)]

If you ever think of parting w/ that, I would be very interested at a reasonable price.

It will find a good home!

Thanks for the proposal but i keep it for now. [;)]

[Hellen_slith]

Thanks again for all the suggestions! The decision is in:

Unconditional Surrender it is.

I spent the past few days looking at it in detail, and finally wound up installing Vassal, managed to get the Unconditional Surrender module working in that, got through the training scenario #1 (Poland) using that, and have to say this is exactly the type of game I was looking for.

Now, if I can only find a good "hard copy" of the game ... the Vassal module was very helpful to me in seeing how the game plays, seems easy to learn with endless replay value. What really sealed the deal was the videos by Counter Attack on the look tube thing,

His playthroughs are very well presented, I am now looking at his Scandinavia tutorial for the game, and I try to follow along using Vassal for now. Well, thanks again! Have a great gaming day!

[jmlima]

ORIGINAL: ncc1701e

ORIGINAL: demyansk
Try one of the COIN games from GMT.

Good point here:
https://www.gmtgames.com/c-48-solitaire-games.aspx

Look at:
- A Distant Plain,
- Colonial Twilight: The French-Algerian War, 1954-62
- Labyrinth

I've played something like 100 games to completion in the COIN series (mostly Fire in the Lake), they are amazing for solo play and also multi-player or even against just one opponent. By far, the best I can recommend. I would go for Fire in the Lake, Cuba Libre or a Distant Plain. Would avoid Colonial Twilight and Falling Sky.

[ncc1701e]

ORIGINAL: jmlima

I've played something like 100 games to completion in the COIN series (mostly Fire in the Lake), they are amazing for solo play and also multi-player or even against just one opponent. By far, the best I can recommend. I would go for Fire in the Lake, Cuba Libre or a Distant Plain. Would avoid Colonial Twilight and Falling Sky.

Why not Colonial Twilight? The solo reviews of it are quite good.

[jmlima]

ORIGINAL: ncc1701e

ORIGINAL: jmlima

I've played something like 100 games to completion in the COIN series (mostly Fire in the Lake), they are amazing for solo play and also multi-player or even against just one opponent. By far, the best I can recommend. I would go for Fire in the Lake, Cuba Libre or a Distant Plain. Would avoid Colonial Twilight and Falling Sky.

Why not Colonial Twilight? The solo reviews of it are quite good.

It's more of a personal preference. Solo is ok, but it's a game that, IMO, can get quite repetitive, since both factions are continuously trying the same approaches, in a war that follows the same repeating patterns. Again, IMO, much more bang for your buck (and time) in any of the others.

[ncc1701e]

ORIGINAL: jmlima

It's more of a personal preference. Solo is ok, but it's a game that, IMO, can get quite repetitive, since both factions are continuously trying the same approaches, in a war that follows the same repeating patterns. Again, IMO, much more bang for your buck (and time) in any of the others.

Thanks for your feedback.

[demyansk]

ORIGINAL: jmlima

ORIGINAL: ncc1701e

ORIGINAL: demyansk
Try one of the COIN games from GMT.

Good point here:
https://www.gmtgames.com/c-48-solitaire-games.aspx

Look at:
- A Distant Plain,
- Colonial Twilight: The French-Algerian War, 1954-62
- Labyrinth

I've played something like 100 games to completion in the COIN series (mostly Fire in the Lake), they are amazing for solo play and also multi-player or even against just one opponent. By far, the best I can recommend. I would go for Fire in the Lake, Cuba Libre or a Distant Plain. Would avoid Colonial Twilight and Falling Sky.

I'm

Want to teach me the Cuba Libre game? I have it but never played. I am stuck on The Hunters.

Demy