Crimean War Battles (1978)

About this game

The original SPI set is a quad game, containing four battles: Alma Tchernaya River Balaclava Inkerman The Decision Games version published in Strategy & Tactics magazine #201 (Jan/Feb 2000) contained only: Alma Tchernaya River Crimean War is a tactical level game on the battles that were fought on the Crimean Peninsula in the mid-1800's. Units are (presumably) companies of infantry, cavalry and artillery. The game has Standard Rules and scenario specific Exclusive Rules. Standard Rules cover the game system and include things like movement, fire combat, melee combat and rallying. Exclusive Rules are special rules that apply to the scenario in question. Each game has one 22" by 17" map and a countersheet with 100 counters. 8 replacement counters for the S&T edition were issued in S&T #212

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.7/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.