2 The AVALON HILL 1':"[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijAiiiiiiijViiiiiiijaiiiiiiijIOiiiiiiij"iiiiiiiiiiiiiii"iiiiiiijiiiiiiiijlliiiiiiijPiiiiiiijhiiiiiiijiiiiiiiijIOiiiiiiijSiiiiiiijOiiiiiiijPiiiiiiijhiiiiiiijYiiiiiiijPiiiiiiijaiiiiiiijriiiiiiijtiiiiiiij9iiiiiiij2 ;;;;l"II * iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii GENERAL It now comes time for me to take up the man­ the industry of "conflict simulation". I am, in tle. I've put my scattered thoughts in a semblance short, a member of the "third generation" of The Game Players Magazine of order, and wanted to utilize this, my first con­ wargamers, now shorn of anonymity. The Avalon Hill GENERAL is dedicated to the presenta­ tact with the readership, to voice my aspirations Like any pastime, gaming is more than simple tlO~Of authoritative artIcles on the S'l;ategy,. tacli9S". and variation of Avalon Hill wargarnes, HIstorical Br.tlcles are for the GENERAL. But. as a prelude and not a diversion-or at least it should be. It is a challeng­ included only insomuch as they provIde useful background diatribe, it would behoove me to give vent to my ing entertainment; it is a social activity; it is an Information on current Avalon Hill titles. The GENERAL IS "philosophy" of the hobby we engage in. education. If one does not look upon playing published by the Avalon HIli Game Company solely for the The playing of games, of all ilk, has ever been cultural edification of the serious game aficionado. in the games as more, does not participate in all three hopes of Improving the game owner's proficIency of pfay and an important facet of my life. In combination with aspects, one does the hobby and himself a dis­ providing services n01 otherwise available to the Avalon Hill my family, my education, and my sundry profes­ service, Indeed, if you are one such, never con­ game buff. Avalon Hill IS a division of Monarch Avalon sions, it has determined what I am today, my sider yourself an aficionado; you are no gamer. Industnes. Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Monarch Avalon, Inc, The shares of Monarch Avalon, Inc, are publicly weltanschauung and my canon. Fancying myself Games should be challenging entertainment­ traded on the NASDAQ System under the symbol MAHI. For a historian, it is only natural that the role of in simpler terms, fun and a stretching of mental informatIon about the company Harold COhen at the "wargames" as a pastime in our Western culture ability. Like exercise is for the muscles, games of execlItlve olfices of the 4517 Harford Rd., evokes a stirring in the stygian depths of my curi­ strategy are for the mind. And like atheletic com­ Baltlmore. MD 21214. Publication is bi~monthly with mailings made close to osity. I've, in my brief span, faced the gamut of petition, every meeting should be a challenge. Out­ the end of February, Apnl, June, August, October and player "types" and run the gauntlet of "play­ running a man bound to a wheelchair or outboxing a December. 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Rains Copyright 1982 THIRD REICH AT THE CLUB 29 Further Play at the ECC&GC By Bill Nightingale A'TALO.i.\~The H1LL..A'··········b SERIES REPLAY 33 GliB"! Company I~ STORM 0 VER ARNHEM, Part II Bye Allen, D. Greenwood&A. Moon If\~C 4517 Harford Road, DESIGN ANALYSIS 41 Baltimore, Md. 21214 \!/ 'LJ THELONGESTDA Y- Errata & Questions By Jim Burnett 3 LlTTLB MU DT P A PORTION OF THE GAME MAP SHOWN SAME SIZE The battle of Gettysburg was a huge struggle that locked the armies of the North and South in three July days of bitter warfare which turned the tide of the Civil War against the Confederacy. Among the many small actions that made up this battle none was more impor­ tant than the fight for Little Round Top, a rocky forested hill on which rested the extreme left flank of the Union line. It was here that the outnumbered 20th Maine regiment held off repeated Con­ federate assaults, turning back the South's best chance to win this battle which they could not afford to lose. LITTLE ROUND TOP is Avalon Hill's new game for two players which re-creates this critical battle. During a typical game turn, both players move their company sized forces over a map of the battle area, positioning them for rifle fire and bayonet charges. Fire and melee combat are resolved by a die roll on the appropriate Combat Results Table. Regimental officers and their command abilities are crucial for keeping the attack moving forward or the defense intact. LITTLE ROUND TOP comes complete with a colorful map of the Fixed battlefield, 100 cardboard playing pieces, and a short rules Bayonets booklet. w.Ammo Playing time: 2lh hours Complexity rating (from 1 to 10, 10 the highest): 4 LITTLE ROUND TOP is available now for $6.00 from the m Avalon Hill Game Company, 4517 Harford Road, Baltmore, IIlIJ MD 21214. Please add 10% for postage and handling (20% for Canadian orders, 30% for overseas). Maryland residents please add 5% state sales tax. 4 ... And in this way a New Age came to Man and he The winner of the game will be the player who seizes the shivered no longer in the darkness. And in the High Kingship of Arawan by wounding Brimstone thrice and Kingdoms of Arawan, the New Age brought Man a war then slaying him. On the road to this goal, he will fight many of righteous retribution against the ancient peril of the battles against other citizens, and the other players as well. land, BRIMSTONE. Through cunning use of his movement cards, the player will gain the friendship of different Fantastic Beings and advan­ Dragonhunt is a game for two to six players. From your tages over the other players. Dragonhunt presents novel and first move to the final climactic battle between man and exciting challenges that will test even the finest gamer, yet its dragon, you will be catapulted into a land of fast action, ex­ easily understandable system can be played and enjoyed by citement and adventure. Each player controls one of the six garners of all ages. kingdoms of Arawan. With your Hero, Knights, Men at Arms and Snipers, you will seek to outmaneuver the other Dragonhunt is available now from the Avalon Hill Game players and slay the unholy dragon.