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Manufacturer: Multiman Publishing Cost: $39.95 Number of Players: 2 or more Complexity: High Estimated Game Time: 30 minutes to many hours Rule Book: Chapter Z, core rules sold seperately Supplements: see below Board Size: 42" x 30" unmounted map sheet Number Counters: 260 counters Estimated Shipping Weight (including packaging): 2 lb |
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Description Operation Watchtower, Historical Study Module (number 1), focuses on the bitter fighting on Guadalcanal. Unlike other ASL modules, the goal of this one is to give the players a better understanding of why the campaign was fought the way it was. A guide that covers the entire campaign is included, along with 16 scenarios that follow the guide. The premier tactical game system, ASL allows players to portray any platoon to regimental sized battle from World War II. Official ASL scenarios span from the Spanish Civil War and Japanese-Sino War to post World War II brushfire wars. The design your own rules makes for limitless play. Each unit represents a squad, crew, leader or weapon. Each hexagon represents 40 meters of terrain. Each turn represents 2 minutes of time. The ASL system is vast, with many modules available. Each module focuses on a particular theme and provide counters, maps and scenarios to play. For those new to the hobby, there are starter kits that allow players to become familiar with the core rules. Operation Watchtower is not complete by itself, ownership of the ASL Rulebook, all core modules, Action Pack #2 and boards 5, 15, 43 and 52 are required to play. Related Games (Games that use the same or similar rules): ASL Action Pack #3: Few Returned ASL Action Pack #4: Normandy 1944 |
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